Pharm-Rx Guar Gum
- CAS Number
- 9000-30-0
- Chemical Name
- Guar Gum
Pharm-Rx Guar Gum is categorized within formulation and processing aids under excipients in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals technologies. Composed of guar gum, Pharm-Rx Guar Gum serves as a vital component in various formulation and processing applications.
Product families
- Formulation & Processing Aids
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
Cyamopsis gum, E 412, α-D-galacto-β-D-Mannan, α-D-Galactopyrano-β-D-mannopyranan
- Definition
Guar Gum is the flour obtained by grinding the endosperms of seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus (L.) Taub. (Fam. Leguminosae). It consists chiefly of high molecular weight hydrocolloidal polysaccharides composed of galactomannan. The content of galactomannan is not less than 66.0%. Galactomannan consists of a linear main chain of β-(1→4)-glycosidically linked mannopyranoses and single α-(1→6)-glycosidically linked galactopyranoses, and the ratio of the mannose and galactose is from 1.4:1 to 2.2:1.
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- USP Reference Standards
USP Dextrose RS USP Galactose RS USP Mannose RS USP Xylose RS
