Xanthan gum

Naming and classification


Other names/abbreviations: Polysaccharide B-1459
Polymer type: Cellulose & derivatives
Hetero polysaccharide, branched
Monomer(s): D-glucoronic acid
D-glucose
D-mannose
Links: alpha-(1-3)
beta-(1-2)
beta-(1-4)
Origin of the polymer: Natural
CAS-Number: 11138-66-2
EINECS/ELINCS-Number: 234-394-2