LB Broth with agar (Lennox)
SIGMA/L7025 - Tablet microbial growth medium
Synonym: LB Agar; LB agar
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | food and beverages microbiology |
| form | tablet |
| grade | Molecular Biology |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| sterility | non-sterile |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| suitability | nonselective for Escherichia coli |
| nonselective for coliforms | |
| technique(s) | microbiological culture: suitable |
| Application: | Suitable for non-selective cultivation of E. coli strains for cloning, DNA plasmid production and production of recombinant proteins. Also suitable for selective cultivation when appropriate antibiotics are added, including those that require low-salt conditions, such as Zeocin®. |
| Features and Benefits: | Lennox LB tablet with agar provides: • A budget-friendly alternative to pre-poured plates • Convenient small package to eliminate weighing • Fast preparation – no stirring required |
| General description: | Lennox LB is a highly-referenced microbial growth medium used for the cultivation of E. coli. This nutrient-rich microbial broth contains peptides, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins, and carbohydrates in a low-salt formulation. The addition of agar provides a solid medium for microbial growth. |
| Legal Information: | Zeocin is a registered trademark of Cayla Sarl |
| Other Notes: | 13.72g/L Agar 9.14g/L Tryptone 4.57 g/L Yeast Extract 4.57 g/L NaCl 1.6g/L inert binding agents |
| Packaging: | 100, 500 tabs in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Add each 1.68 g tablet to 48.3 mL water (no stirring required). Autoclave for 20 minutes at 121 °C to sterilize. Allow to cool slightly before making additions, such as antibiotics (if desired). Pour into petri dishes and allow to solidify. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352200 |