Tryptone

Tryptone is a pancreatic digest of casein and as such composed of a mixture of amino acids, including essential amino acids, and larger peptides

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Description

Tryptone is a pancreatic digest of casein and as such composed of a mixture of amino acids, including essential amino acids, and larger peptides. It is widely used as a supplement for microbiological culture media, as the
hydrolysate is an excellent nutrient.

Features

Quantity: 500g
Appearance: Clear beige powder.
Storage: 2ºC – 25ºC. When not in use, keep container closed to avoid hydration.

Typical composition of amino acids (g/100g)
Alanine: 2.87
Arginine: 3.31
Aspartic Acid: 6.52
Cystine: 0.40
Glutamic acid: 18.70
Glycine: 1.79
Histidine: 2.29
Isoleucine: 4.48
Leucine: 7.63
Lysine: 6.51
Methionine: 2.35
Phenylalanine: 4.09
Proline: 8.65
Serine: 5.08
Threonine: 3.91
Tryptophan: 1.05
Tyrosine: 1.86
Valine: 5.51

Chemical Characteristics:
Amino Nitrogen: min: 3.9%
Total Nitrogen: min:10%
Loss on drying: max 6%
Ash content: max 15%
Reducing Sugars: negative
Undigested Protein: negative
Proteoses: positive
Nitrites: negative
Tryptophan: positive
pH (2%): 7.0±0.5

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Order Information

GCM23.0500 Tryptone 500g