Product Description
- Agar substitute produced from a bacterial substrate composed of glucaronic acid, rhamnose, and glucose
- Aids in the detection of microbial contaminants
- Custom-made packages in sizes between 2 and 2.5 g each
- Loss on drying: 6–16%
Gelzan™ is a registered trademark of the Monsanto Company
Technical Specifications
| CAS# | : |
71010-52-1 |
| Molecular Formula | : |
(C24H38O20)a |
| Synonyms | : |
Gelrite |
| Appearance Form | : |
Fine powder |
| Appearance Color | : |
Off-white to light yellow |
| Solubility | : |
Soluble in water, 100°C |
| Gel Strength | : |
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| Shelf Life | : |
5 years |
| Storage Temperature | : |
RT |
| Hazardous Shipping | : |
Non-hazardous |
Applications
Microbial Detection
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