Arabinogalactan

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SKU:: 296666
Molecular Weight:: 1560
Purity:: ≥95% (Assay, anhy)
Storage Conditions:: 4°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
CAS Number:: 9036-66-2
Format:: White, off-white to pale beige powder
Extra Details:: (+)-Arabinogalactan (or polyarabinogalactan), a natural, highly branched water-soluble polysaccharide. Primarily extracted from larch wood, it consists of galactose and arabinose units in roughly a 6:1 ratio and is widely used as a dietary fiber, prebiotic, and immune-supporting supplement. Synonyms: Polyarabinogalactan; Arabinogalactan polysaccharide; D-Galacto-L-arabinan CAS No: 9036-66-2 Molecular Formula: [(C₅H₈O₄)(C₆H₁₀O₅)₆]x Molecular Weight: 15-60kD Appearance: White, off-white to pale beige powder Purity: ≥95% (Assay, anhy) Melting Point: ≥200°C(dec.) Specific Rotation: 10° (C=1,H2O) Viscosity: ≤5 (5% at 25°C, CPS) Water (KF): 3-6% Yeast: ≤10 CFU/g Mold: ≤100 CFU/g Microbial Count (APC, 100 °C:) ≤1000CFU/g Particle Size (+40 mesh): ≤20% Heavy Metals: ≤0-0005% Cadmium (Cd): ≤0.000025% Lead (Pb): ≤0.00001% Mercury (Hg): ≤0.00001% Arsenic (As): ≤0.00004% Solubility: Water Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.