Agar-agar, shreded

Name: Agar-agar, shreded
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003447

About Agar-agar, shreded

Agar-agar, shreded is a microbiology culture medium (Microbiology grade) carrying the CAS registry number 9002-18-0. Formula C14H24O9, molecular weight 336.33 g/mol. It is also known as Agar or Gum-agar.

It is supplied as shreded. Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Key uses span microbial culture, microbiological testing and food and water microbiology. Buyers come mainly from academic and industrial research, diagnostics and biotechnology and food and beverage processing.

Standard pack sizes are 500 g and 5 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Microbial culture
Microbiological testing
Food & water microbiology

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Agar-agar, shreded
Catalogue No.	VQ-003447
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	Other
Appearance	Shreded
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, for microbiology

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

VQ-003445

Microbiology

Agar-agar, powder No.1, for bacteriology

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

VQ-003446

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, shreded?

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

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Agar-agar, shreded?

Agar-agar, shreded 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, shreded can I order?

We supply Agar-agar, shreded in Microbiology grade, in 500 g, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Agar-agar, shreded?

Yes. Every lot of Agar-agar, shreded 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, shreded be shipped internationally?

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