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Dextran Powder, Low Molecular Weight

Product Code: DPLM-5201

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General Product Information

Dextran Powder, Low MW, is a glucose polymer made by the fermentation of sugar by a specific bacterium. 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 has 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]n
M.W.
4,000
CAS #:
9004-54-0

Analysis Specifications
Appearance

White to Slightly Off-White Powder

Ash Content

NMT 2.0%

Cold Water Solubility (1% Solution)

Soluble in Cold Water

Colour of Solution at 375nm (10% Solution)

NMT 0.12 OD Units

Intrinsic Viscosity at 37C (1% Solution)

0.037 to 0.055
Loss on Drying

NMT 7.0%

pH (10% Solution)

4.5 to 7.0

Specific Rotation [α]20D (2% Solution)

NLT +140

Weight Average Molecular Weight by GPC

NMT 4000 Da