Karaya gum
SIGMA/G0503
Synonym: Gum karaya from sterculia tree; Tragacanth Indian
CAS Number: 9000-36-6
EC Number: 232-539-4
MDL Number: MFCD00131251
Product Type: Chemical
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This image depicts SKU: G0503-500G
This image depicts SKU: G0503-500G
| biological source | plant fluids (Gum karaya) |
| color | faint yellow to brown |
| form | powder |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| Application: | Karaya gum may be used for the development of gastro intestinal tract drug delivery vehicles, mucoadhesive sustained release drug delivery and noneffervescent floating drug delivery systems in combination with alginate. |
| Other Notes: | Believed to be a partially acetylated polymer of galactose, rhamnose, and glucuronic acid with a M.W. of approx. 9,500,000. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Oligosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 500 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |