For the cultivation and maintenance of E. coli.
Appearance
Light beige, homogenous, free flowing powder
Solubiity
Light beige, clear, complete after autoclaving
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Directions per Liter
Suspend 30.6g of the powder in one liter of distilled or deionized water. Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute to completely dissolve the medium. Dispense into appropriate containers, loosen caps and autoclave for 15 minutes at 121ºC (15psi). Aseptically add 20.0ml sterile glucose solution (10g glucose per 100ml). Mix thoroughly. Pour into sterile petri dishes or tubes.
Storage and Stability
Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept refrigerated and used within a short period of time.
Agar | 15.0 |
Ammonium Sulfate | 1.0 |
Magnesium Sulfate | 0.1 |
Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic | 7.0 |
Potassium Phosphate Monobasic | 3.0 |
Sodium Citrate | 0.5 |
Casein Hydrolysate | 2.0 |
Yeast Extract | 2.0 |