B659

 PHENYLETHANOL AGAR

Formula 

B659 

Ingredients 

gms/lit. 

Casein enzymic hydrolysate

Beef extract 

Sodium chloride 

Phenylethyl alcohol 

Agar 

10.00

3.00

 5.00

2.50

15.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.3+ 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 35.5 gms. of B659 in 1000ml. distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121° C) for 15 minutes. For the preparation of blood agar add 5% v/v sterile defibrinated blood to the sterile molten medium, cooled to 45° C. Mix well and pour into sterile petri plates.

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