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Beta Glucan

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Glucan from baker’s yeast (S. cerevisiae)

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

beta glucan

manufacturer/tradename

USP

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Beta Glucan is a compound extracted from the cell wall of processed Baker's yeast. It contains mainly β-(1,3)/(1,6) branched glucan polymers with some amounts of β -(1,6)-glucan and chitin.

Application

Beta Glucan USP reference standard intended for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard solution during the identification and content determination of Beta Glucan using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Beta Glucan
United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary
United States Pharmacopeia, 37(5), 4808-4808 (2013)

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