Scleroglucan Polysaccharide
Actigum C 56DF; Actigum CS 11; Actigum CS 6; Actigum CS 6DF; Actigum CS II-L; Amigel; Amigum; Betasizofiran; Biovis; CS 11; Clearogel CS 11; Clearogel CS 11D; PM-II; Polytetran; Polytran FS; Scleroglucan gum; Sclerogum; Sclerosan; Sclerotan; Sclerotium gum; Sclerotium rolfsii gum
Scleroglucan is a branched polysaccharide produced by a filamentous fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. The primary structure of scleroglucan consist of a backbone of repeating β(1 → 3)-linked glucose residues with approximately every third residue bearing a β(1 → 6)-linked D-glucose branch. This large and complex fungal polysaccharide is soluble in water and is considered a rigid, rod-like, shear thinning β-glucan. In basic solutions, scleroglucan has a tendency to self-associate as a semi-reversible triple helix.
Synonyms
Actigum C 56DF; Actigum CS 11; Actigum CS 6; Actigum CS 6DF; Actigum CS II-L; Amigel; Amigum; Betasizofiran; Biovis; CS 11; Clearogel CS 11; Clearogel CS 11D; PM-II; Polytetran; Polytran FS; Scleroglucan gum; Sclerogum; Sclerosan; Sclerotan; Sclerotium gum; Sclerotium rolfsii gum
Molecular Formula
C₂₄H₄₀O₂₁
Molecular Weight
(664.56)n
Melting Point
>211°C (dec.) (lit)
pH (0.1% aqueous, 25.5°C)
5-8
Total Colony Count
≤100cfu/g
Storage and Stability
Store at 4ºC. Product is stable for 12 months from time of receipt.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Toxicity and Hazards
All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
