Malt extract
SIAL/70167 - suitable for microbiology,
Purified and clarified malt extract, supplemented with growth factors
CAS Number: 8002-48-0
MDL Number: MFCD00131570
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | microbiology |
| biological source | corn |
| composition | chlorides, ~2% |
| reducing sugars (as maltose), ≥60% | |
| form | powder |
| ign. residue | ~3% |
| loss | ~6% loss on drying |
| pH | 5-6 (3% in H2O) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
| solubility | H2O: 3%, faintly turbid, yellow |
| sterility | non-sterile |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41106212 |