Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Tragacanth gum |
| Catalog Number: | M31122 |
| CAS Number: | 9000-65-1 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | Water 20mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | USP |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Tragacanth gum is a powdered exudate from Astragalus gummifer and related plants that forms a gel-like substance in water. It can be used as a suspending agent, excipient or emulsifier in studies related to drug delivery. In addition, Tragacanth gum can also be used as a novel gene vector for cell transfection. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |