Agar, USP Reagent – Culture Media

Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) agar is a highly purified extract of select Gelidium marine algae, forming part of the cell wall, that gives excellent growth characteristics used in a wide variety of microbiological applications.

Agar is a phycocolloid, a complex mixture of several sugar compounds that retains a gelatinous structure at room temperature after boiling. Bacteriological agar is purified by successive washings to remove or extensively reduce chemical contaminants, color and salts.
After autoclaving, agar is a light amber and free of particulates, solidifying into a clear, firm gel and suitable for all molecular biology applications. Bacterial and phage growth (M13 and Lambda) is superior to standard microbiology grade agars.

Small volumes of Agar, USP reagent vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS635316 is a reagent targeting Agar, USP.