

Agar Agar Powder (For Bacteriology) / CAS 9002-18-0
Agar Agar Powder is a bacteriology-grade polysaccharide used as a solidifying agent in microbiological culture media. Its polymer formula is represented as (C12H18O9)n.
| CAS No. | 9002-18-0 |
|---|---|
| Grade | For Bacteriology |
| Molecular formula | (C12H18O9)n |
| Appearance | Brownish yellow granular powder |
| Gel strength | 750–1100 hm/cm3 |
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Agar Agar Powder (For Bacteriology) is a polysaccharide used to solidify microbiological culture media. It is supplied as brownish yellow granules.
| Product | Agar Agar Powder (For Bacteriology) |
|---|---|
| Supplier article no. | A-00350 |
| CAS No. | 9002-18-0 |
| Grade | For Bacteriology |
| Molecular formula | (C12H18O9)n |
| Molecular weight | Not specified (polymeric material) |
| Appearance | Brownish yellow granular powder |
| Loss on drying | Maximum 18.0% |
| Solubility in water | 0.10% (as listed by Oxford) |
| Acid-insoluble ash | Maximum 1.0% |
| Foreign organic matter | Maximum 1.0% |
| Foreign starch | Absent |
| Foreign insoluble matter | Maximum 1.0% |
| Sulphated ash | Maximum 5.0% |
| Gelatin | Absent |
| Gel strength | 750–1100 hm/cm3 |
| Shelf life | 5 years |
| HSN Code | 13023100 |
Applications: Used as a gelling and solidifying agent when preparing bacteriological culture media.
For laboratory and research settings worldwide. Follow the supplier’s instructions for preparation, handling, and storage.
























