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Reference: GF1197F / GF1197EF

2×YT Agar

Dehydrated rich solid medium for high-density E. coli growth and for propagating phages such as M13 and other ssDNA phages.

Key specifications

Product code
GF1197F (500 g/bottle); GF1197EF (10 kg/bucket)
Form
Dehydrated powder
Preparation
Suspend 46.0 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve; autoclave at 121 °C for 20 minutes
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0 ±0.2
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  • Installed and commissioned on site
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Overview

Product overview

2×YT Agar is a nutrient-rich, agar-solidified medium for growing E. coli to high density and for propagating phages, including M13 and other ssDNA phages.

Tryptone and yeast extract supply carbon and nitrogen sources, vitamins and minerals, sodium chloride keeps the osmotic pressure balanced, and agar sets the gel. It is prepared by suspending 46.0 g in 1 L of purified water and autoclaving.

Specifications

Technical specifications

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General

Product code
GF1197F (500 g/bottle); GF1197EF (10 kg/bucket)
Form
Dehydrated powder
Preparation
Suspend 46.0 g in 1 L of purified water; heat with frequent agitation and boil to dissolve; autoclave at 121 °C for 20 minutes
Final pH (25 °C)
7.0 ±0.2
Shelf life
3 years

Composition

Tryptone
16 g/L
Yeast Extract
10 g/L
Sodium Chloride
5 g/L
Agar
15 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Rich nutrient base

    Tryptone and yeast extract provide carbon, nitrogen, vitamins and minerals.

  • 02

    Phage propagation

    Suited to M13 and other ssDNA phage work as well as E. coli growth.

  • 03

    Simple preparation

    46.0 g per litre of purified water, boiled and autoclaved at 121 °C for 20 minutes.

  • 04

    3-year shelf life

    Supplied as a dehydrated powder in 500 g bottles or 10 kg buckets.

From order to operation

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  1. 01

    Consult

  2. 02

    Plan

  3. 03

    Supply

  4. 04

    Install

  5. 05

    Train

  6. 06

    Support

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