Agarose Multipurpose, MP Biomedicals™

Description

Agarose Multipurpose, Molecular Biology Grade, White powder

• Agarose is a natural polysaccharide isolated from agar or agar-bearing marine algae.
• Its physical and chemical properties are particularly suited for use as a gel medium for diffusion and electrokinetic movement of biomolecules.
• Agarose is essentially biologically inert and forms relatively clear, transparent gels.
• Agarose based gels offer several advantages: High gel strength permits use of low concentrations.
• The macroporous nature of the gels allows rapid diffusion of high molecular weight molecules. Agarose is Non-toxic.
• Agarose gels are thermally reversible facilitating sample recovery.
• Staining and destaining may be done rapidly with minimal background.
• Because agarose forms macroporous gels that are electrically nonionic, it is an excellent medium for Isoelectric Focusing (IEF).
• A selection of different formulated agaroses with specific qualities for unique applications are available from MP.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 9012-36-6
• Molecular Formula: C24H38O19
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 630.55
• MDL Number: MFCD00081294
• InChI Key: MJQHZNBUODTQTK-WKGBVCLCSA-N

• Physical Form: Powder
• Melting Point: 89°C ±1.5°C (1.5% gel)
• Color: White
• pH: 8.21 (in solution), 7.98 (in gel)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Electroendosmosis (EEO): < 0.12%
• Gelation Temperature: 36 ± 1.5°C, 1.5%gel
• Gel Strength: ≥3200g/cm2 (1.5%gel); ≥1,880g/cm2 (1%gel)
• Synonym: Galactan Hydrocolloid, 3,6-Anhydro-α-L-galacto-β-D-galactan, FastLane agarose, Indubiose A4
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (1.5g plus 100 mL).
• Grade: Molecular Biology

Safety and Handling

RTECSNumber	AW795000
storageNote1	Room Temperature