Ammonium Bismuth Citrate

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SKU:: 587080
Molecular Weight:: 629.2
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 31886-41-6
Extra Details:: Ammonium bismuth citrate is used in microbiological culture media as a selective agent as it inhibits certain gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. The bismuth ions are reduced to metallic bismuth, which impart metallic sheen around the colonies. Used in Bismuth sulfite agar for the isolation of Salmonella typhi and other salmonellae from food and other materials, sewage and water. It is as well used in the Nickerson Agar (BIGGY), which is used for the isolation and identification of Candida species. Synonyms: Citric acid ammonium bismuth salt; 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylate CAS No: 31886-41-6 Molecular Weight: 629.20 Molecular Formula: C12H10BiN3O14 Purity: ≥99% Appearance: White to off-white powder Storage and Stability: Store at 4ºC. Stable for 12 months after receipt.