Compound Q&A
What industries use Xanthan Gum (CAS: 11078-31-2)?
Answer
Xanthan Gum (CAS: 11078-31-2) is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. It is also utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for its gelling and thickening properties in formulations. Additionally, it is employed in the paper and textile industries for sizing and coating, and in the cosmetics sector for its moisturizing and emulsifying effects.
About
CAS No
11078-31-2
English Name
XANTHAN GUM
Molecular Formula
C24H42O21
Molecular Weight
666.58 g/mol
SMILES
O(C1C(C(C(C(CO)O1)OC1C(C(C(C(CO)O1)O)O)O)O)O)C1C(CO)OC(C(C1O)O)OC1C(CO)OC(C(C1O)O)O
InChIKey
LUEWUZLMQUOBSB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 17:50
