Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(1)

Key Documents

View All Documentation

H8032

Sigma-Aldrich

Hanahan′s Broth (SOB Medium)

powder microbial growth medium

Synonym(s):

Super Optimal Broth

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing
All Photos(1)

About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41106200
NACRES:
NA.85

grade

for molecular biology

Quality Level

100

description

recommended for cultivation of recombinant E. coli.

sterility

non-sterile

form

powder

composition

KCl, 0.186 g/L
MgSO4, 2.4 g/L
NaCl, 0.5 g/L
Tryptone, 20 g/L
Yeast extract, 5 g/L

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

pH

6.8-7.2(2.8% solution)

application(s)

food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

room temp

suitability

nonselective for Escherichia coli
nonselective for coliforms

Related Categories

General description

Hannahan’s Broth (SOB) is a microbial growth medium used for the preparation and transformation of competent cells (E. coli). Casein enzymic hydrolysate and yeast extract supply nitrogenous compounds and growth factors for recombinant Escherichia coli. Potassium chloride and sodium chloride maintain the isotonic condition. Magnesium sulfate is added to the medium as a necessary component for DNA replication.

Application

Hanahan′s Broth is recommended for use in cultivation of recombinant strains of Escherichia coli. It is suitable for the preparation of competent E. coli., often with the addition of 0.4% dextrose. It has also been used for the preparation of C. necator H16 competent cells. It is suitable for non-selective cultivation of E. coli strains for cloning, DNA plasmid production and production of recombinant proteins.

Features and Benefits

Hannahan′s Broth (SOB) powder provides:
  • Standard formulation
  • An inexpensive alternative to liquid

Reconstitution

Stir to suspend 28 g powder in 1L water. Autoclave for 15 minutes at 121°C to sterilize. Allow to cool before making additions, such as antibiotics (if desired).

Other Notes

Casein enzymic hydrolysate and yeast extract supply the necessary nitrogenous compounds and growth factors. Potassium chloride and sodium chloride provide an isotonic environment for the cells. Magnesium sulfate aids DNA replication.

related product

Product No.
Description
Pricing

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Difco Manual, 444-444 (1998)
Sambrook, J., et al.
Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, 1-1 (1989)
The genetic basis of 3-hydroxypropanoate metabolism in Cupriavidus necator H16
Arenas-LC, et al.
Biotechnology for Biofuels, 12, 150-150 (2019)
D Hanahan
Journal of molecular biology, 166(4), 557-580 (1983-06-05)
Factors that affect the probability of genetic transformation of Escherichia coli by plasmids have been evaluated. A set of conditions is described under which about one in every 400 plasmid molecules produces a transformed cell. These conditions include cell growth
Francesca Magnani et al.
Nature protocols, 11(8), 1554-1571 (2016-07-29)
The thermostability of an integral membrane protein (MP) in detergent solution is a key parameter that dictates the likelihood of obtaining well-diffracting crystals that are suitable for structure determination. However, many mammalian MPs are too unstable for crystallization. We developed

Protocols

Microbial Growth Protocols

General protocols for growth of competent cells in microbial medium.

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service