D25 +9.4° (c = 1.4 in 2.4N NaOH); D22 +8.6° (c = 5 in 2.4N NaOH); D22 +6.0° (c = 1 in 1N NaOH)
Boiling point
462.6±45.0 °C(Predicted)
Density
1.290 (estimate)
refractive index
1.6000 (estimate)
form
solid
pka
1.75±0.10(Predicted)
color
White to Gray to Brown
Water Solubility
1.498g/L(25 ºC)
Merck
14,5365
Description
Scleroglucan is a natural polymer produced by fungi, especially those of the genus Sclerotium. Scleroglucan fluids have been used to trap and treat Cr(VI) in environmental applications.