Appearance (Colour)
Pale beige to Brown
Appearance (Form)
Powder
Solubility (Turbidity) 1% solution in 5% NaOH
Clear to slightly opalescent
Solubility (Colour) 1% solution in 5% NaOH
Brown
Specific rotation [α] @25°C
-40° to -80° (C=0.5%, 5%NaOH) (on dry basis)
Loss on drying
max. 5%
Suitability as a substrate for enzyme Xylanase
Passes