Product Overview
Dextrose is a chemically pure monosaccharide. It is added to culture media as a source of energy for bacteria and for the determination of fermentation reactions. For fermentation tests it usually added at a concentration of 0.5 to 1.0 %. (Alpha Biosciences # D04-113-2Kg)
Description: Dextrose is a chemically pure monosaccharide. It is added to culture media as a source of energy for bacteria and for the determination of fermentation reactions. For fermentation tests it usually added at a concentration of 0.5 to 1.0 %.
- Purity .............................................. 99.8%
- Free Iron ................................... <3 ppm
- Specific Rotation .... +52.5 to +53.0 deg
- Arsenic ......................................<1 ppm
- Moisture .......................................... 0.2%
- Chloride ............................... <150 ppm
- Sulfate, Sulfite ..........................<200 ppm
- Heavy metals ........................... <3 ppm
- Iron ................................................ <3 ppm
Storage: Store the sealed bottle containing the dehydrated medium at 2 to 30.0°C. Once opened and recapped, place the container in a low humidity environment at the same storage temperature. Protect it from moisture and light. The dehydrated medium should be discarded if it is not free flowing or if the color has changed from the original white.