Agar-agar powder, for microbiology

Name: Agar-agar powder, for microbiology
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003445

About Agar-agar powder, for microbiology

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Agar-agar powder (Microbiology grade), a microbiology culture medium registered under CAS number 9002-18-0. With the molecular formula C14H24O9, it has a molar mass of 336.33 g/mol. It is also known as Agar or Gum-agar.

It is supplied as a powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span microbial culture, microbiological testing and food and water microbiology. It is used across academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and food and beverage processing.

We offer Agar-agar powder in 500 g, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Microbial culture
Microbiological testing
Food & water microbiology

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Agar-agar powder, for microbiology
Catalogue No.	VQ-003445
CAS Number	9002-18-0
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[[(4R,5S)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-yl]oxy]-4-methoxyoxane-3,5-diol
Molecular formula	C₁₄H₂₄O₉
Molecular weight	336.33 g/mol
Exact mass	336.142
Grade	Microbiology
HSN code	13023100
InChIKey	GYYDPBCUIJTIBM-DYOGSRDZSA-N
SMILES	CC1[C@H]([C@H]2C(C(O1)CO2)OC3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)OC)O)O
PubChem CID	71571511

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	Powder
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 9
TPSA	127 Å²
Synonyms	Agar, Gum-agar, Gelose, Chinese gelatin, Japan isinglass, Bengal gelatin, Layor carang, Bengal isinglass, Ceylon isinglass, Japan agar, Japanese gelatin, Macassar gelatin

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 9002-18-0

Agar-agar powder (Noble)

CAS: 9002-18-0
Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₉
MW: 336.33 g/mol

VQ-003444

Microbiology

Agar-agar, powder No.1, for bacteriology

CAS: 9002-18-0
Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₉
MW: 336.33 g/mol

VQ-003446

Microbiology

Agar-agar, shreded

CAS: 9002-18-0
Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₉
MW: 336.33 g/mol

VQ-003447

Agar-agar, spezial

CAS: 9002-18-0
Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₉
MW: 336.33 g/mol

VQ-003448

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Agar-agar powder, for microbiology?

The CAS Registry Number of Agar-agar powder, for microbiology is 9002-18-0. It is also known as Agar, Gum-agar, Gelose.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Agar-agar powder, for microbiology?

Agar-agar powder, for microbiology has the molecular formula C14H24O9 and a molecular weight of 336.33 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[[(4R,5S)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-yl]oxy]-4-methoxyoxane-3,5-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Agar-agar powder, for microbiology can I order?

We supply Agar-agar powder, for microbiology in Microbiology grade, in 500 g, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Agar-agar powder, for microbiology?

Yes. Every lot of Agar-agar powder, for microbiology is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Agar-agar powder, for microbiology be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Agar-agar powder, for microbiology worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.