Xanthan Gum

CAS Number: 11138-66-2

Molecular Formula: C8H14Cl2N2O2

Natural StabilizerXanthomonas CampestrisHigh Viscosity ThickenerXanthan Gum Food Grade 80 Mesh

About Xanthan Gum

Xanthan Gum is a high-performance polysaccharide widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent across multiple U.S. industries, from food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. The additive, made from the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris, comes as a fine, off-white...

Xanthan Gum Specifications

CAS Number

11138-66-2

Molecular Formula

C8H14Cl2N2O2

Molecular Weight

182.2179

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1N)N)OCCO.Cl.Cl

InChI Key

VXYWXJXCQSDNHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

7107

EINECS Number

234-394-2

MDL Number

MFCD00131256

HSN No

3913902015

CAS Number

11138-66-2

Molecular Formula

C8H14Cl2N2O2

Molecular Weight

182.2179

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1N)N)OCCO.Cl.Cl

InChI Key

VXYWXJXCQSDNHX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

PubChem CID

7107

EINECS Number

234-394-2

MDL Number

MFCD00131256

HSN No

3913902015

Assay

98.7 %

Molecular Weight

182.2179

PSA

81.5

LogP

2.33 (Predicted)

Particle Size

≥95.0% Pass Through 80 Mesh 98.60%

Identification

Forms rubbery gel with locust bean gum below 40°C

Solubility

Neutral to litmus, soluble in hot or cold water

Hazard pictogram

None required for food-grade applications, but an exclamation mark (GHS07) may be used for industrial grades, particularly for dust

Precautionary statements code

P264, P280, P305+P351+P338

Safety Statements code

24/25

Diary and beverage market

Xanthan gum is one of the most widely used food ingredients and emulsifiers in the U.S. dairy market. It improves the texture, body, and stability of milkshakes, flavored yogurts, ice creams, and plant-based beverages by preventing separation and maintaining uniform creaminess under storage and processing conditions.

Food & Sauces Manufacturing

Used in dressings, sauces, and bakery fillings, xanthan gum enhances viscosity, extends shelf life, and maintains a smooth, pourable texture. U.S. food manufacturers rely on it to ensure product consistency across large-scale production and transportation.

Paints, Coatings & Adhesives

Xanthan gum suppliers in the industrial sector provide specialized grades used as thickeners and stabilizers in paints, coatings, and adhesives. It improves application performance, prevents sagging, and ensures consistent spreadability during industrial coating processes.

Pharmaceutical & Personal Care

In pharmaceuticals, xanthan gum is used as a suspending agent and binder in oral liquids, tablets, and topical gels. Its high biocompatibility and stability make it a preferred ingredient in U.S. formulations for both medical and cosmetic applications.

Oil & Gas Drilling

In industrial applications, xanthan gum producers supply the polymer for use as a rheology modifier in drilling muds and completion fluids. It provides excellent suspension stability and viscosity control under high temperature and pressure, reducing fluid loss during extraction.

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