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Peptone, mycological No. 2

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Fungal peptone No. 2, Mycological Peptone No. 2
• UNSPSC Code: 41106212
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• biological source: Porcine pancreas; Porcine skin
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: amino-nitrogen, ≥1.5% ; total nitrogen (N), ≥12%
• packaging: pkg of 500 g
• storage condition: (Tightly closed. Dry.)
• ign. residue: ≤15%
• loss: ≤8.0% loss on drying
• pH: 5.0-6.0 (25 °C, 2% in H₂O)
• solubility: H₂O: 2%, clear (light yellow and light brown-yellow and light brown)
• application(s): microbiology

Description

General description

Peptone, mycological No. 2, is a mixture of Porcine skin and pancreas-based peptones used for obtaining luxuriant growth of yeast and molds. It is a type of peptone that is widely used as a nutrient source in microbiological culture media for the cultivation of pathogenic and nonpathogenic fungi and the identification of saprophytic and dermatophytes -yeasts and molds.Peptone, mycological No. 2, provides a wide range of nutrients, including amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and peptides, which supports the growth of diverse fungi

Application

Peptone, mycological No. 2, is commonly used as an ingredient in many microbial culture media for the growth and identification of yeast and molds from various pharmaceutical, environmental, and food and beverage samples.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable