AGAROSE

Synonym(s):2-Hydroxyethyl agarose

CAS NO.：39346-81-1
Empirical Formula: C24H38O19
Molecular Weight: 0
MDL number: MFCD00081294
EINECS: 232-731-8
Update Date: 2026-05-20 15:45:16

What is AGAROSE?

The Uses of AGAROSE

Agarose, low gelling temperature has been used:

in the single cell gel electrophoresis of glioblastoma multiforme cells for genotoxicity studies
in the preparation of collagen-agarose co-gels
in the embedding of shrimp brain sections

The Uses of AGAROSE

Gels exhibit excellent clarity and are particularly useful for the preparation of media containing heat-labile materials. Recommended for preparation of agarose beads.
Agarose, low gelling temperature has been used:

to immobilize zebra fish embryos during in vivo imaging experiments
as a constituent of defined medium to culture bovine nucleus pulposus (NP) cells
as a hydrogel, a scaffolding material for dental pulp regeneration
in the form of pellets to determine the surface pH and conductivity of an acrylic emulsion film

What are the applications of Application

Agarose, low gelling temperature is an agarose with low gelling and melting points for DNA recovery and purification

General Description

Agarose is a component of cell wall polysaccharides of marine red algae. It has high gelling property and is hydrophilic. It exists in random coil conformation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Agarose is used in enzyme immobilization and electrophoresis. It is also used in food and cosmetic industry.

Properties of AGAROSE

Melting point:	≤90 °C (4% in water)(lit.)
Density	1.00 g/mL at 20 °C
Flash point:	38 °C
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	H₂O: 20 mg/mL hot, slightly hazy, very faintly yellow
form	suspension (75% in water)
EPA Substance Registry System	Agarose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether (39346-81-1)