biological source

bacterial (Leuconostoc mesenteroides)

Quality Level

200

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D 90 to 105 °, c = 6% (w/v) in water

mol wt

average mol wt >500,000 (dextran starting material)

contains

0.5-2.0% phosphate buffer, pH 6-8

composition

Sulfur Content, 16.0-19.0%

color

white to off-white

useful pH range

6.0-8.0 (1% in water)

solubility

H₂O: 100 mg/mL

storage temp.

2-8°C