Product Code: D125-5201
General Product Information
Dextran Powder, MW 125,000 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. 125,000
CAS #: 9004-54-0
| Analysis | Specifications | ||
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White to slightly off-white powder |
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| Ash Content | Less than 2.0% (w/w) | ||
| Cold Water Solubility (1% Solution) | Soluble in cold water, Clear Solution | ||
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Less than 10.0% (w/w) |
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4.0 to 7.0 | ||
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125,000 ± 25,000 Daltons |
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