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Agar

extra pure

Pharma Manufacturing

Synonym(s):

Agar-agar, Gum agar

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Linear Formula:
(C12H18O9)n
CAS Number:
9002-18-0
MDL number:
MFCD00081288
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
EC Index Number:
232-658-1

Quality Level

400

form

solid

potency

11000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

pH

6.8 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H2O)

mp

90 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
solid formulation

storage temp.

15-25°C

InChI

1S/C14H24O9/c1-5-8(16)13-11(7(21-5)4-20-13)23-14-10(18)12(19-2)9(17)6(3-15)22-14/h5-18H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5?,6-,7?,8-,9+,10-,11?,12+,13+,14?/m1/s1

InChI key

GYYDPBCUIJTIBM-DYOGSRDZSA-N

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Agar is a commonly used ingredient in both food and pharmaceutical applications. In pharmaceutical application, agar has been used primarily for oral dosage forms.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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