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Agar

CAS Number: 9002-18-0

Molecular Formula: C14H24O9

Purity: Agar 99% purity

About Agar

Agar (CAS 9002-18-0) serves as a fundamental solidifying agent in microbiology and molecular biology, where General Industry purity is the benchmark for US-based laboratories and diagnostic manufacturers requiring consistent gel strength for culture media. Agar-Agar has witnessed a strategic shift in procurement as Nor...

Synonyms

  • Agar
  • 9002-18-0
  • (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
  • Insectagar
  • Agar,Powder
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Agar Specifications

CAS Number
9002-18-0
Molecular Formula
C14H24O9
Molecular Weight
336.33 g/mol
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
Canonical SMILES
CC1C(C2C(C(O1)CO2)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)O)OC)O)O
InChI Key
GYYDPBCUIJTIBM-DYOGSRDZSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C14H24O9/c1-5-8(16)13-11(7(21-5)4-20-13)23-14-10(18)12(19-2)9(17)6(3-15)22-14/h5-18H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5?,6-,7?,8-,9+,10-,11?,12+,13+,14?/m1/s1
PubChem CID
71571511
HSN No
13023100
solubility
Insoluble in cold water; soluble in boiling water
Molecular Weight
336.33 g/mol
Purity
Agar 99% purity

Solidifying Agent

A natural hydrocolloid used as a primary solidifying agent in microbiological culture media to provide a stable growth surface for the cultivation and study of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms

Plant Tissue Culture Medium

An essential component in agricultural biotechnology used to provide structural support and facilitate the uniform distribution of nutrients and hormones in plant growth media

Food Gelling Agent and Thickener

A versatile, plant-based hydrocolloid utilized as a clean-label texturizer, stabilizer, and vegan-friendly gelatin substitute in the confectionery, dairy, and beverage industries

Pharmaceutical Excipient

A biocompatible functional material employed in the production of medicinal capsules, hydrogels, and controlled-release formulations

Industrial Processing Material

A functional additive used in technical applications such as paper sizing, textile printing, and as a clarifying agent in brewing processes.

  1. Agar
  2. 9002-18-0
  3. (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
  4. Insectagar
  5. Agar,Powder

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

US Availability

US Facility Inventory

Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

US Regulatory & Quality Information

TSCA status*

US SDS / HazCom*

GHS classification*

ISO 9001:2015 site*

DOT shipping classification*

FDA status*

EPA status*

California Prop 65*

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Regulatory compliance

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