Pullulan

Typical Properties
CAS	9057-02-7
Catalog	ACM9057027-1
Synonyms	1,4:1,6-Alpha-D-glucan 1,6-alpha-linked maltotriose
Molecular Weight	532.49
Molecular Formula	C20H36O16
Melting Point	>248 °C (dec.)
Purity	95%+
Solubility	Soluble in water
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Storage	2-8 °C
Biological Source	Bacterial
Color	White to Off-white
Composition	(C37H62O30)n
EC Number	232-945-1
Grade	Reagent Grade
MDL Number	MFCD00081940
Quality Level	200
Shipping	Ambient

Overview

Description

Pullulan is an extracellular water-soluble mucopolysaccharide similar to glucan and xanthan gum produced by the fermentation of Aureobasidium pullulans, also known as pullulan and pullulan. The polysaccharide is mainly composed of maltotriose linked by α-1,6 glycosidic bonds. Pullulan has a unique structure and properties, elastic in structure and relatively high solubility. The polysaccharide has wide application prospects in medicine, food, petroleum, chemical industry and other industries. Because it can be degraded and utilized by microorganisms in nature and will not cause environmental pollution, it is known as pollution-free plastic.

Features

·Very strong adhesion
·Good film formation
·Strong oxygen barrier
·Strong plasticity

Application

·Fillers and bonding agents for the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics
·Food quality improvers and thickeners
·Water-soluble packaging material for oxidation prevention