Xanthan gum by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. This compound is a polysaccharide produced by the bacteria, Xanthomonas campestris. Xanthan gum can additionally be produced by the fermentation of glucose, sucrose, or lactose. The compound is stable under general conditions, however, it is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 11138-66-2 Quantity Provided: 500 gm per bottle Xanthan gum has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. It is majorly used as a food additive, E415, which is a powerful thickening agent, and also as a stabilizer to hold ingredients together. It is additionally used in large quantities to thicken drilling mud in the oil industry. It is also used to produce water gels in conjunction with bentonite clays in the cosmetic industry. A 1 % concentration of xanthan gum can produce a significant increase in the viscosity of a liquid. It is additionally incorporated in toothpastes as a binder to keep the product uniform. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.