Technical Resources - Media Formulations

Terrific Broth

INTENDED USE: A buffered, enriched medium to obtain high yields of plasmid DNA from transformed E. coli (1). INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: Suspend 47 g in 1 L of demineralized water. Add 4 ml of glycerol. Autoclave for 15 min at 121°C. RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITION: 15°C TO 30°C.

Catalog Number(s):
22711022

Components Molecular Weight Concentration (mg/L) mM
Inorganic Salts
Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate 9.4
Potassium dihydrogen phosphate 2.2
Other Components
SELECT Peptone 140 (pancreatic digest of casein) 11.8
SELECT Yeast Extract autolyzed low sodium 23.6

Reference:

  1. Tartof, K.D. and Hobbs, C.A. (1987) Focus® 9:2, 12.