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70169

Casein Peptone for Biotechnology and Microbiology

Enzymatically Digested, for Biotechnology and Microbiology, ≥12% Total N, ≤5.5% Amino

Synonym(s):

Peptone from casein, Peptone from casein, pancreatic digest

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106212
EC Number:
293-428-4
NACRES:
NA.85
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Product Name

Peptone from casein, pancreatic digest, Pancreatic digest of casein, suitable for microbiology

biological source

bovine milk

Quality Segment

form

powder

composition

total nitrogen (N), ≥12%

ign. residue

≤10%

loss

≤6% loss on drying

pH

6.8±0.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 2%, clear, faintly to light yellow

application(s)

food and beverages, microbiology

General description

Peptone from pancreatic digest of casein is used as a nitrogen source in culture media formulated for isolating and cultivating fastidious and non-fastidious bacteria, fungi and some protozoa. It is a refined hydrolysate with high solubility and is used as a microbiological nutrient. It is a rich source of amino acids and peptides recommended for culture media in analytical microbiology and in industrial fermentation.

Application

Peptone from casein, a pancreatic digest is recommended for laboratory media and fermentation and has been used in antibiotics, toxins, and enzyme productions.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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