Guar gum

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Guar gum
• CAS No.: 9000-30-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H14N5Na2O12P3
• Molecular Weight: 535.145283
• Mol file: 9000-30-0.mol

Synonyms:Jaguar 6000;Jaguar 6003;Jaguar 6003VT;Jaguar7500X;Jaguar 2638;Indalca AG-BV;Indalca AG-HV;J 2Fp;J 3000;Jaguar 170;Jaguar 2204;Jaguar 2243;Jaguar2610;Indalca AG;Gums, guar;Higum 551;InagelGR 10;Fine Gum G 17;Galaxy 1083;Galactasol 270;Gendril Thik;Guapack PF 20;Guar;GuarWW250F;Guar flour;Guaran;Guarcel 302;Guarcol U 40;Guargel D 15;Gum guar;Frimulsion BM;GW 4;GW 4AFG;Galactasol;Galactasol 20H5FI;Galactasol 211;Fine Gum G;FG-HV;Emcogum CSAA;Emulgum 200;Emulgum 200S;Ecopol 5060;EGMB;E412;Dealca TP 1;Dealca TP 2;Decorpa;Duck Gum 800;Avicel CE 15;C 1000 (gum);C 250(gum);CP 3300;Burtonite V 7E;CSAA-M 80;Celbond 7;Cyamopsis gum;Oruno G 1;PAK-T 80;Papsize 7;Polycol WP 05;Polycol WP10;Polycol WP 15;Polytex 100;Procol U;RG 100;RT 3088;Rantec 4000;Rantec KP 4000;Rein Guarin;Stamulcol ULV 500;Supercol G 2S;Supercol GF;Supercol U;Supercol U Powder;Syngum D 46D;VIS TOP D 1321;VIS TOP D 2029;VIS TOP D 2081;VIS TOP LH 303;VidocremeA;Jaguar A 20B;Jaguar A 20D;Jaguar A 40F;Jaguar MDD;K 4492;KWL 2000;LGC 1;Lameprint DX 9;Lipocard;Lycoid DR;Meypro-Guar 50;Meypro-Guar CSAA 200/50;Meypro-Guar CSAA-M 225;Meyprodor 50;Meyprogum TC 47;NGL 8158;Neosoft;Neosoft G 11;Jaguar MDD-I;Meypro Guar CSAAM-100;Uniguar 80;VIS TOP B 20;

Chemical Property of Guar gum

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: yellowish powder
• PSA: 0.00000
• LogP: 0.00000
• Storage Temp.: Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
• Solubility.: It yields a mucilage of variable viscosity when dissolved in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 per cent).

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

GuarGum ^*data from reagent suppliers

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MSDS Files:

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Useful:

• Source: Guar gum is derived from the endosperm of the seeds of the Cyamopsis tetragonolobus plant, which belongs to the leguminous crop family.; The endosperm contains a complex polysaccharide called galactomannan, consisting of d-galactose and d-mannose units.; It is processed into guar gum powder and used across various industries.
• Industrial Applications: Used as an additive in food, pharmaceuticals, paper, textile, explosives, oil well drilling, and cosmetics industries.; Functions primarily as a thickener and stabilizer due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules.; Exhibits properties like thickening, emulsifying, binding, gelling, quick solubility in cold water, wide pH stability, film-forming ability, and biodegradability.
• Health Benefits and Medical Uses: Guar gum is beneficial in controlling health problems such as diabetes, bowel movements, heart disease, and colon cancer. Its ability to form a viscous solution in the digestive tract aids in managing various health conditions.
• Chemical Composition and Properties: Guar gum is a hydrophilic polysaccharide with a mannose backbone and galactose side chains.; It is non-ionic, water-soluble, and has high molecular weight.; Guar gum is readily available and relatively inexpensive compared to other sources of galactomannans.
• Agricultural and Geographical Distribution: Guar or cluster bean is an annual agricultural crop grown in arid zones of West and Northwest India, Pakistan, Sudan, and parts of the USA.; India and Pakistan are the primary producers of guar gum, with India alone contributing to 80% of global production.; Guar gum acts as a food reserve for the embryo during germination and is found in the seeds of the guar plant.
• Commercial Significance: Guar gum is one of the cheapest sources of galactomannan polysaccharide. It is extensively researched and utilized due to its wide range of industrial applications and cost-effectiveness.; Guar gum production and trade are significant economic activities in countries like India and Pakistan.