beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan

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beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan Structure
beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan structure
Common Name beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan
CAS Number 9012-72-0 Molecular Weight 504.437
Density 1.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 865.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H32O16 Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point 477.0±34.3 °C

 Use of beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan


D-Glucan is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.

Summary: D-Glucan, also known as β-D-Glucan, has the chemical name β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose, with CAS number 9012-72-0, molecular formula C18H32O16, and molecular weight 504.437. It appears as a powder, with a boiling point of 865.2±65.0 °C and a density of 1.8±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose
Synonym More Synonyms

 beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description D-Glucan is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 865.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C18H32O16
Molecular Weight 504.437
Flash Point 477.0±34.3 °C
Exact Mass 504.169037
PSA 268.68000
LogP -3.25
Appearance of Characters powder
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.673
InChIKey SPMCUTIDVYCGCK-IIIGWGBSSA-N
SMILES OCC1OC(OC2C(O)C(CO)OC(OC3C(O)COC(CO)C3O)C2O)C(O)CC1O
Storage condition 2-8°C
Water Solubility H2O: 20 mg/mL, clear, faintly yellow

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
RIDADR UN 3464 6.1 / PGIII
WGK Germany 3
RTECS LZ3985000

 Articles9

More Articles

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Lipopolysaccharide and β-1,3-glucan-binding protein (LGBP) bind to seaweed polysaccharides and activate the prophenoloxidase system in white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei.

Dev. Comp. Immunol. 55 , 144-51, (2015)

Lipopolysaccharide and β-1,3-glucan-binding protein (LGBP), important pattern recognition proteins (PRPs), recognize lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and β-1,3-glucan (βG), known as pathogen-associated molecu...

The glucan components of the cell wall of baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) considered in relation to its ultrastructure.

Biochem. J. 114 , 557, (1969)

1. Commercial pressed baker's yeast, and cell walls prepared from it, were extracted in various ways and the products examined by a number of techniques, including infrared spectroscopy and electron m...

Human antimicrobial peptide LL-37 inhibits adhesion of Candida albicans by interacting with yeast cell-wall carbohydrates.

PLoS ONE 6(3) , e17755, (2011)

Candida albicans is the major fungal pathogen of humans. Fungal adhesion to host cells is the first step of mucosal infiltration. Antimicrobial peptides play important roles in the initial mucosal def...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose
Kelp extract
MFCD00466918
EINECS 258-443-2
beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan

 beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the InChIKey of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: InChIKey of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose is SPMCUTIDVYCGCK-IIIGWGBSSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: Molecular formula of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose is C18H32O16.
Q: How is the water solubility of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: Water solubility of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose: H2O: 20 mg/mL, clear, faintly yellow.
Q: What are the storage conditions for β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: Storage conditions for β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose: 2-8°C.
Q: What is the CAS number of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: CAS number of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose is 9012-72-0.
Q: What is the boiling point of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: Boiling point of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose is 865.2±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the physical appearance of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose appears as powder.
Q: What English synonyms does β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose have?
A: English synonyms of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose: β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose, Kelp extract, MFCD00466918, EINECS 258-443-2, beta-(1,3)-D-Glucan.
Q: What is the molecular weight of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: Molecular weight of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose is 504.437.
Q: What is the English name of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose?
A: The English name of β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose is β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-β-D-xylo-hexopyranosyl-(1->4)-(4ξ)-α-D-xylo-hexopyranose.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Xingrui Chemical Co. , Ltd.
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