Product Details
Molecular Formula
C14H24O9
Synonyms
MACCONKEY AGAR;MACCONKEY AGAR CS;MAC CONKEY AGAR NO 1;MACCONKEY AGAR NO 1, VEGITONE;MACCONKEY BROMOCRESOL PURPLE BROTH;MACCONKEY BROTH PURPLE;MAC CONKEY MUG AGAR
Solubility
H2O: 1.5% with heat
Application
Substitute for gelatin, isinglass, etc. in making emulsions including photographic, gels in cosmetics, and as thickening agent in foods especially.
Product Description
Agar chemically consists of two fractions: agarose, a neutral polymer of high gel strength and agaropectin, a non-gelling fraction with sulfated β-1,3-glycosidically linked D-galactose units.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
336.33496
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Safety Statements
26-36-24/25