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Tryptone (CAS 91079-40-2)

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Alternate Names:
Tryptone is known as a Peptone from casein.
Application:
Tryptone is an enzymatic digest of casein that may be used in STGG mediums to preserve isolates for at least 3 years.
CAS Number:
91079-40-2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Tryptone is an enzymatic digest of casein used as a nitrogen source in culture media. Casein is the main protein of milk, and a rich source of amino-acid nitrogen. Tryptone is rich in tryptophane, making it valuable for use in detecting indole production.


Tryptone (CAS 91079-40-2) References

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  11. Tryptone in Growth Media Enhances Pseudomonas putida Biofilm.  |  Puhm, M., et al. 2022. Microorganisms. 10: PMID: 35336191
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Tryptone, 250 g

sc-208474
250 g
$102.00

Tryptone, 500 g

sc-208474B
500 g
$163.00

Tryptone, 1 kg

sc-208474A
1 kg
$288.00

Tryptone, 2.5 kg

sc-208474C
2.5 kg
$577.00