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G1253

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Xanthan gum from Xanthomonas campestris

Synonym(s):

Gum xanthan

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CAS Number:
11138-66-2
EC Number:
234-394-2
MDL number:
MFCD00131256
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

Xanthomonas campestris

form

powder

color

faint yellow to beige

storage temp.

room temp

InChI

1S/C13H10O/c1-3-7-12-10(5-1)9-11-6-2-4-8-13(11)14-12/h1-8H,9H2

InChI key

GJCOSYZMQJWQCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Xanthan gum is an anionic polysaccharide composed of a β-(1→4)-D-glucopyranose glucan backbone with side chains of (1→3)-α-D-mannopyranose-(2→1)-β-D-glucuronic acid-(4→1)-β-D-mannopyranose on alternating residues. Approximately half of the terminal mannose residues are 4,6-pyruvated while most of the inner mannose residues are 6-acetylated. Its properties make it a useful matrix component for drug delivery systems. It forms stable drug suspensions in aqueous media and soft gels with locust bean gum or guar gum. Xanthan gum mimics the texture of lipids and is used as a control in experiments where signaling pathways initiated by consumption of lipid-containing reagents are investigated in mice.

Other Notes

A polysaccharide containing glucose, mannose, potassium glucuronate, acetate and pyruvate. Forms a hydrophilic colloid.
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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

G1253-BULK:
G1253-100G:
G1253-VAR:
G1253-500G:

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