Galactoarabinan

Galactoarabinan

Catalog BBC9036662
CAS 9036-66-2 / 7732-18-5
Description Natural, multifunctional polysaccharide (polymeric sugar called Arabinogalactan) obtained from the Eastern Larch Tree (larex larcinia) heartwood from trees which are grown in the United States. Offers multiple functional benefits for skin care and sun care products. Composed of 90-100% Galactoarabinan and 5-10% of water. Molecular weight 20,000 Daltons. Viscosity in 5% water: 5.0 CPS.
Synonyms (+)-Arabinogalactan, Polyarabinogalactan
IUPAC Name 4-[6-[(3,5-Dihydroxy-4-methoxyoxan-2-yl)oxymethyl]-3,5-dihydroxy-4-methoxyoxan-2-yl]oxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methyloxane-3,5-diol
Molecular Weight 500.49
Molecular Formula C20H36O14
Canonical SMILES CC1C(C(C(C(O1)CO)O)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)COC3C(C(C(CO3)O)OC)O)O)OC)O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C20H36O14/c1-7-11(23)18(12(24)9(4-21)32-7)34-20-15(27)17(29-3)13(25)10(33-20)6-31-19-14(26)16(28-2)8(22)5-30-19/h7-27H,4-6H2,1-3H3
InChI Key SATHPVQTSSUFFW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting Point >200 °C (dec.)(lit.)
Purity 98%
Solubility Water-soluble
Appearance Off-white to tan powder, slightly aromatic.
Application Anti-wrinkle & anti-aging moisturizing lotions, creams, & serums. Sun care products, makeup products & other color cosmetics.
Storage Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
INCI Name Galactoarabinan

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