Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 1989, Vol. 0 ›› Issue (5): 86-88.

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MOLECULAR WEIGHT OF XANTHAN POLYSACCHARIDE

Zhao Dajian1, Yiang Jianhua1, Yu Xianchao2, Wang Derun2   

  1. 1. Department of Biology, Nankai University, Tianjin;
    2. Central Laboratory, Nankai University, Tianjin
  • Received:1988-11-23 Revised:1989-03-16 Published:1989-10-10 Online:1989-10-10

Abstract: In this paper,four fractions of xanthan gum with different molecular weight determined by SALS technique were prepared by ultrasonication. Taking these fractions as standards, the various average molecular weight of natural xanthan, Mn=1.41?106, Mw=3.08?106, Mv=2.80?10, Mz=6.65?106, were obtained by GPC in 0.80M NaCl aqueous solution. The molecular weight distribution index D and intrinsic viscosity of native xanthan were calculated as 2.18 and 2049.5mL/g respectively.

Key words: Xanthan, Molecular weight, Molecular weight distribution, Gel permeation chromatography, Small angle laser light scattering