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80507

Millipore

Bile esculin disks

suitable for microbiology

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Synonym(s):
Esculin Bile Disks
UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

product line

BioChemika

Quality Level

100

form

disc

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Streptococcus spp.

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General description

Used for rapid detection of esculin hydrolysis in presence of bile for differentiating group D streptococci from non-group D streptococci. Group D streptococci hydrolyzes the esculin to esculetin and dextrose. Esculetin reacts with an iron salt such as ferric citrate to form a blackish-brown colored complex.

Components

Sterile filter paper discs (50 pcs, diameter 6 mm) impregnated with esculin.

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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