Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide that can be used as a natural thickening agent. It has the ability to increase viscosity of liquids.

Product Details

Formula:

(C35H49O29)n

CAS Number:

11138-66-2

Also Known As:

E 415; Corn sugar gun; Gum xanthan

Structure:

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applications:

Xanthan Gum is a widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries as an additive and as an anti-settling agent. It is extremely stable over a wide range of pH’s and can also be found in some personal care products such as creams, lotions, and gels.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White or light yellow powder

Density, g/cm3

1.61

Melting point, °C

64.43

Molecular weight, g/mol

933.748

Odor

Slight organic odor

Purity, %

>98

Refractive index, n20/D

1.688

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