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Inositol disks

suitable for microbiology, Sterile filter paper discs impregnated with inositol

Synonym(s):

Carbohydrate discs

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UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

Quality Level

100

sterility

sterile

product line

BioChemika

form

disc

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

packaging

pkg of 10 × 25 discs

technique(s)

microbe id | utilization test: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
pharmaceutical
microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Enterobacter spp.
Klebsiella spp.
Salmonella spp.
Serratia spp.
bacteria

General description

Inositol Discs are used to differentiate bacteria based on the inositol fermentation ability. Microorganisms can only ferment certain molecules, depending on the enzymes they possess to break down molecules. Fermentation can be detected by gas production (CO2) in liquid media and/or color change of pH caused by acid production. The inositol discs are aseptically added to any sugar-free basal media to test the ability of the organism to hydrolyze inositol, a carbocyclic sugar, as the sole source of carbon and energy during fermentation. Inositol is typically fermented under acid and gas production by many Enterobacter bacteria.

Application

Inositol Discs are recommended to detect inositol fermenting bacteria in food and environmental samples. They find their application in various sectors such as the food and dairy industry, water industry, pharmaceutical laboratory testing, cosmetic industry, environmental and sanitary testing, clinical diagnostic, etc.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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