| Brand |
Eata Marisource |
| Product Grade |
High resolution electrophoresis grade |
| Chemical Name |
Agarose, synthetic low EEO |
| Raw Material Source |
Synthetic process, not reliant on seaweed extraction variability |
| Physical Form |
Powder |
| Appearance |
White powder |
| Color |
White |
| Solubility |
Dissolves quickly into a clear homogeneous solution without foaming |
| Water Solubility |
Clear gel of high transparency on cooling |
| Assay / Purity |
EEO 0.03; high gel strength suitable for routine and pulsed-field electrophoresis; DNase, RNase and protease free |
| Storage Temperature |
Ambient |
| Storage Conditions |
Store dry and sealed at room temperature |
| Intended Use |
High resolution nucleic acid electrophoresis including pulsed-field applications |
| Target Industries |
Molecular biology, genomics laboratories, reagent distribution |
| Recommended Applications |
Compressed sharp DNA band separation, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, transparent imaging gels |
| Recommended Use Level |
Cast 0.8 to 2 percent gels per fragment range |
| Appearance of Solution |
Microwave to full dissolution in TAE or TBE, add stain and cast |
| Handling & Safety |
Handle as a fine powdered material; avoid dust formation and wear gloves, mask and eye protection |
| Chemical Class |
Purified agarose galactan hydrocolloid |
| Structural Unit |
Linear chain of alternating 1,3-linked beta-D-galactose and 1,4-linked 3,6-anhydro-alpha-L-galactose |
| Functional Groups |
Hydroxyl groups and bridged 3,6-anhydro rings forming helical gel junctions |
| Ionic Character |
Neutral polysaccharide with minor anionic sulfate impurities |
| Key Features |
Band separation measured nearly 30 percent better than conventional agarose in comparative gels |
| Functional Benefits |
Sharp low-diffusion bands improve quantitation and fragment calling accuracy |
| Typical End Products |
Agarose gels for DNA electrophoresis, blotting and fragment recovery |
| Formulation Compatibility |
Works in TAE and TBE systems; suited to low voltage runs around 90 V |
| Preparation & Dissolution Guidance |
Synthetic polymerisation route with defined substitution control |
| Reactivity & Derivatization |
Helix-coil transition on heating and cooling; sulfate hydrolysis only under strong acid |
| Stability Notes |
Stable dry at room temperature |
| Usage Precautions |
Hot solutions may bump; standard laboratory protection |
| Environmental Profile |
Biodegradable polysaccharide material |
| Analytical Methods |
EEO, gel strength and band resolution tested by comparative gel imaging |