LB Agar (Luria-Bertani Agar) – Bacterial Culture Medium

Product Overview

LB Agar (Luria-Bertani Agar) is a widely used general-purpose microbiological culture medium designed for the cultivation, maintenance, and propagation of bacterial strains, particularly Escherichia coli.

The medium provides a nutrient-rich environment that supports rapid bacterial growth and is commonly used in molecular biology research, recombinant DNA technology, cloning experiments, plasmid amplification, and protein expression studies.

Manufactured under strict quality control standards, BKMAM LB Agar ensures consistent gel strength, excellent clarity, and reliable batch-to-batch reproducibility. These characteristics make it suitable for both routine microbiological laboratory work and advanced research applications.

Supplied through GreenXsupply, this product is supported with full technical documentation to facilitate laboratory procurement, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance requirements.

Key Features

• High-purity microbiological-grade ingredients
  • Optimized formulation for rapid growth of Gram-negative bacteria, especially E. coli
  • Excellent gel consistency and optical clarity
  • Reliable batch-to-batch reproducibility
  • Ideal for molecular cloning and transformation experiments
  • Easy dissolution and convenient preparation
  • Compatible with antibiotic selection and recombinant DNA protocols

Typical Composition (Per Liter)

Final pH: 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C

Preparation Instructions

1. Suspend 40 g of LB Agar powder in 1 liter of distilled or purified water.
2. Heat with continuous stirring until the powder is completely dissolved.
3. Sterilize the medium by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
4. Allow the sterilized medium to cool to 45–50°C.
5. Pour into sterile Petri dishes under aseptic conditions and allow to solidify before use.

Applications

• Routine cultivation of Escherichia coli
  • Molecular cloning and DNA transformation studies
  • Plasmid amplification and maintenance
  • Recombinant protein expression experiments
  • Microbiology teaching laboratories and research institutes
  • Antibiotic selection in bacterial culture systems

Storage Conditions

Store the dehydrated culture medium in a cool and dry environment (10–30°C).
Protect from moisture, humidity, and direct sunlight to maintain product quality and stability.

Quality Documentation

To support laboratory procurement, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance, the following documentation is available upon request:

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

These documents provide batch specifications, safety information, technical parameters, and product performance data required by laboratories, universities, and industrial research facilities.

Available Packaging

• 250 g Laboratory Pack
  • 500 g Laboratory Pack
  • 1 kg Economy Pack

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