Thermo Scientific Chemicals Casein Peptone

Description

Casein peptone is an enzymatic derivative of casein, CAS # 9000-71-9, the protein found in milk and animal tissues.

Casein peptone is used in nutrient media for growing bacteria and fungi. It is employed in antibiotics and enzyme productions. It is also essential for analytical microbiology and industrial fermentation process. It is also used in bacterial diagnostics and in agro-food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical fermentation for production of biomass.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

General Description

• Casein peptone is commonly used in the preparation of culture media in microbiology

• Casein peptone is an enzymatically prepared hydrolysate of casein

• Casein peptone is an opioid peptide and a rich source of amino acids

Application

• Supports the growth of a plethora of organisms in culture, particularly in serum-free media

• Enzymatic digest of casein peptone can provide active peptides for research on opioid signaling

Specifications

• Form: Powder
• Packaging Type: Glass Bottle
• Quantity: 100 g
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic

Safety and Handling

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only