G1253

Xanthan gum from Xanthomonas campestris

• Synonym(s): Gum xanthan
• CAS Number: 11138-66-2
• EC Number: 234-394-2
• MDL number: MFCD00131256
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: Xanthomonas campestris
• Quality Level: 200
• 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

Description

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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Safety Information

• 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