Linear, anionic heteropolysaccharide secreted by Pseudomonas elodea; used primarily as a gelling agent, alternative to agar, in microbiological culture. Used in a wide variety of immobilization matricies. Gelrite is a registered trademark of CP Kelco
Agar substitute gelling agent; D-Glucopyranuronic acid, polymer with 6-deoxy-L-mannopyranose and D-glucopyranose, acetate, calcium potassium sodium salt; Gel-gro; Gellan; Gellan gum; Gellum gum; Gelrite; Gelzan; K9A40; Phytagel; Phytagel plantcell; CAS Number: 71010-52-1; EC Number: 275-117-5; MDL number: MFCD00131909;
