Agar

A complex sulfated polymer of galactose units, extracted from Gelidium cartilagineum, Gracilaria confervoides, and related red algae. It is used as a gel in the preparation of solid culture media for microorganisms, as a bulk laxative, in making emulsions, and as a supporting medium for immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis.

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Tree Number(s): D09.698.360.041

MeSH Unique ID: D000362

Registry Number: 9002-18-0

Pharmacologic Action:

• Culture Media

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Polysaccharides
Galactans
Agar