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Malt extract

suitable for microbiology,

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

Propriétés

• Source biologique: corn
• Niveau de qualité: 200
• Stérilité: non-sterile
• Forme: powder
• Durée de conservation: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• Composition: chlorides, ~2% ; reducing sugars (as maltose), ≥60%
• Résidus de calcination: ~3%
• Perte: ~6% loss on drying
• pH: 5-6 (3% in H₂O)
• Solubilité: H₂O: 3%, faintly turbid, yellow
• Application(s): microbiology

Description

Description générale

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

Informations sur la sécurité

• Code de la classe de stockage: 11 - Combustible Solids
• Classe de danger pour l'eau (WGK): WGK 3
• Point d'éclair (°F): Not applicable
• Point d'éclair (°C): Not applicable
• Équipement de protection individuelle: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)