Gum xanthan , USP level , 11138-66-2

Synonym(s):
Gum xanthan;Xanthan gum from Xanthomonas campestris

CAS NO.：11138-66-2

Empirical Formula: C8H14Cl2N2O2

Molecular Weight: 241.115

MDL number: MFCD00131256

EINECS: 234-394-2

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 64.43 °C
• storage temp.: Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
• solubility: Soluble in water giving a highly viscous solution, practically insoluble in organic solvents.
• form: Solid
• color: Off-White to Pale Yellow
• Odor: sl. organic odor, tasteless
• Merck: 14,10057
• Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12N2O2.2ClH/c9-6-1-2-8(7(10)5-6)12-4-3-11;;/h1-2,5,11H,3-4,9-10H2;2*1H
• InChIKey: VXYWXJXCQSDNHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(O)COC1=CC=C(N)C=C1N.[H]Cl.[H]Cl
• LogP: 3.926 (est)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 11138-66-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Xanthan gum (11138-66-2)

Description and Uses

xanthan gum (corn starch gum) serves as a texturizer, carrier agent, and gelling agent in cosmetic preparations. It also stabilizes and thickens formulations. This gum is produced through a fermentation of carbohydrate and Xanthomonas campestris.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H319-H315
• Precautionary statements: P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P-P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362
• Safety Statements: 24/25
• WGK Germany: 1
• HS Code: 32139000