Corn steep liquor
SIGMA/C4648
CAS Number: 66071-94-1
EC Number: 266-113-4
MDL Number: MFCD00130866
Product Type: Chemical
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| biological source | corn |
| form | suspension |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | microbiological culture: suitable |
| Application: | Corn steep liquor has been used: • as a component in broth to act as indicator for starch utilizationas a component in fermentation medium, low-cost medium and in LB medium for the simultaneous saccharification and co-fermentation (SSCF) test • as a component in fermentation medium for optimization studies |
| Application: | Corn steep liquor is useful as an inexpensive alternative to peptone for a wide variety of microbiological production methods, including fed-batch production of recombinant proteins in E. coli., high density culture of S. cerevisiae, and fermentative production of lactic acid. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Corn steep liquor can be used as a best alternative for yeast extract, as a nitrogen source in biochemical industries. The vitamins, minerals and nitrogen present in the liquor can be used for fermentation. |
| General description: | Corn steep liquor, a by-product of the corn wet-milling industry consists of 50% water and several ingredients like, sugars and proteins. It is a viscous liquid by-product with a pH of 3.7 to 4.1. |
| Other Notes: | A viscous concentrate of corn solubles, rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and other growth stimulants. Contains approx. 50% (w/w) solids. |
| Other Notes: | A viscous concentrate of corn solubles, rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and other growth stimulants. Contains approx. 50% (w/w). |
| Packaging: | 2.5 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 500 g in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |