Molekula
Agar
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Agar is a naturally derived polysaccharide extracted from red algae, widely used as a gelling agent in microbiology, food, and pharmaceutical industries for culture media, desserts, and stabilizers. This high-purity agar meets industry standards with a CAS number of 9002-18-0 and molecular formula (C12H18O9)n. It requires no special storage conditions and carries no hazard classification. Molekula supplies agar from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
Pack sizes & pricing
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Off-white to light yellow powder |
| pH | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 20.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 6.0% |
| Appearance of Solution | clear to hazy light yellow to brown solution |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Transparent strips or coarse or fine powder |
| Odour | Odorless |
Source: PubChem CID 71571511 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033858 |
| CAS Number | 9002-18-0 |
| IUPAC Name | (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[[(4R,5S)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-8-yl]oxy]-4-methoxyoxane-3,5-diol |
| Molecular Formula | (C12H18O9)n |
| Molecular Weight | N/A |
| Exact Mass | 336.142 |
| SMILES | CC1[C@H]([C@H]2C(C(O1)CO2)OC3[C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O3)CO)O)OC)O)O |
| InChIKey | GYYDPBCUIJTIBM-DYOGSRDZSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C14H24O9/c1-5-8(16)13-11(7(21-5)4-20-13)23-14-10(18)12(19-2)9(17)6(3-15)22-14/h5-18H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5?,6-,7?,8-,9+,10-,11?,12+,13+,14?/m1/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 71571511 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 13023100 |
| Tariff Code | 1302310000 |
Safety & GHS
Precautionary statements
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Bengal gelatin
- Bengal isinglass
- Ceylon
- Ceylon isinglass
- Chinese gelatin
- Gelose
- Japan agar
- Japan isinglass
- Japanese gelatin
- Layor carang
Frequently asked questions
What is agar primarily used for?
Agar is commonly used as a culture medium in microbiology for growing bacteria and fungi, as well as in molecular biology for gel electrophoresis, and in food industries as a gelling agent.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of agar?
The chemical formula of agar is **(C₁₂H₁₈O₉)ₙ**, but its molecular weight is not defined due to its polymeric nature.
How should agar be stored?
Agar should be stored at ambient temperature in a dry, well-sealed container to prevent moisture absorption.
What grades of agar does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **molecular biology-grade agar** for laboratory applications, ensuring low impurities for reliable gel formation.
Can Molekula supply agar in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide agar in bulk, with quantities tailored to meet your specific research or industrial needs.
What documentation comes with an agar order from Molekula?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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