DATASHEET
Formulation
Powder
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at RT.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 9000-69-5
Molecular formula:
Molecular weight:
Purity: Galacturonic acid >80.0%
Appearance: Light beige powder.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Insoluble in organic solvents.
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Description:
Pectin is a structural heteropolysaccharide found ubiquitously in terrestrial plants. It finds diverse food applications such as that of a gelling agent, stabilizer and fat replacer. Used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize pectinase(s) and it is used to study its degradation by pectinolytic bacteria. It acts as anti-metastatic, cholesterol inhibiting, prebiotic and probiotic encapsulant. Pectin is being widely used as a component of bio-nano-packaging.