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70174

Millipore

Peptone from meat, peptic digest

suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

Peptone from bovine meat

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About This Item

CAS Number:
91079-38-8
EC Number:
293-426-3
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
NACRES:
NA.85

biological source

bovine skeletal muscle

Quality Level

200

form

powder

composition

total nitrogen (N), ≥10%

ign. residue

≤12%

loss

≤6% loss on drying

pH

7.0±0.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, slightly yellow to brown

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

suitability

Streptococcus spp.

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Application

This peptone is a hydrolysate obtained by partial digestion with pepsin. It is used in general purpose culture media for routine cultivation of a variety of microorganisms. The peptone is also specified by the USP for sterility testing, is recommended for the growth of Streptococci, and for detecting hydrogen sulphide-forming microorganisms.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCCL1926
BCCM1369
BCCJ8355
BCCJ8354
BCCJ1055

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Base Ingredients of Microbiology Media

Culture media provides a habitat with suitable nutrients, energy sources, and certain environmental conditions for the growth of microorganisms. The components of the culture media range from simple sugars to peptones, salts, antibiotics, and complex indicators.

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