Product Code: D100-5201
General Product Information
Dextran Powder, MW 100,000 is a glucose polymer made by the fermentation of sugar by the bacteria Leuconostroc Mesenteroides. It is defined as a “branched poly-α-d-glucoside having predominant C-1 to C-6 bonds. Dextran polymers are freely soluble in water and other solvents. Dextran polymer is biodegradable and biocompatible and have a wide range of industrial applications in food, flavor, fragrance, Life Science and other applications. Our Dextran Powers are produced, refined and purified at our plant in Scarborough Ontario Canada.
Formula: C6H10O5
M.W. 100,000
CAS #: 9004-54-0
| Analysis | Specifications | ||
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White to slightly off-white powder |
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| Ash Content | NMT 2.0% | ||
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NMT 0.15 OD Units | ||
| Cold Water Solubility (1% Solution) | Soluble in cold water | ||
| Intrinsic Viscosity at 37°C (1% Solution) | 0.26 to 0.32 | ||
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4.5 to 7.0 |
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NMT 7.0% | ||
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Between +195° and +203° |
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