70167

Malt extract

suitable for microbiology,

• CAS Number: 8002-48-0
• MDL number: MFCD00131570
• UNSPSC Code: 41106212
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• biological source: corn
• Quality Level: 200
• sterility: non-sterile
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: chlorides, ~2% ; reducing sugars (as maltose), ≥60%
• ign. residue: ~3%
• loss: ~6% loss on drying
• pH: 5-6 (3% in H₂O)
• solubility: H₂O: 3%, faintly turbid, yellow
• application(s): microbiology

Description

General description

Malt extract powder is prepared from an aqueous extract of sprouted malt grains and dried at low temperatures to preserve nutrients. This malt extract is a purified and clarified malt extract, supplemented with growth factors. It is easily soluble in water. It contains a mix of carbohydrates (mainly maltose) and growth factors. It is ideally suitable for use in media employed for cultivation of fungi.

Application

Malt extract powder is added to specific culture media to enhance the nutrient quality of the media. It is most suited to enhance the growth and cultivation of fungi, yeasts, and molds

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)