The molecular weight of this product is approximately 240 kDa.
A7003
Alginic acid from brown algae
powder
Synonym(s):
Alginic acid from Macrocystis pyrifera (kelp), Mixed polymer of mannuronic and guluronic acid
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Linear Formula:
(C6H8O6)n
CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12171500
NACRES:
NA.47
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Quality Level
technique(s)
titration: suitable
color
white to light yellow
pH range
1.5-3.5
mp
300 °C
solubility
H2O: insoluble, but swells
aqueous base: soluble
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
hematology
histology
storage temp.
room temp
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General description
Alginic acid is a high molecular weight linear polymer isolated from seaweed. It is a linear β-1→4-linked polymer of n-mannuronic and L-guluronic acid. It is an acid polysaccharide present in the extracellular matrix of brown algae.[1] It is reported to inhibit the reverse transcriptase activity of HIV.[1] Structural investigation of alginic acid, a marine algal polysaccharide poly-α-L-guluronic acid, has been reported.[2] Anti-inflammatory effect of alginic acid, isolated from the brown algae Sargassum wightii, in type II collagen induced arthritic rats has been reported.[3] Pyrolysis of alginic acid using py-GC/MS over a wide temperature range (200-800°C) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) has been reported.[4] It was reported to cause the biocorrosion of thin films of copper on germanium internal reflection elements (IREs).[5]
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Other Notes
A straight-chain, hydrophilic, colloidal, polyuronic acid composed primarily of anhydro-β-D-mannuronic acid residues with 1→4 linkage.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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The mannuronic and guluronic content of the alginic acid in product A7003 is not a measured. The information stated on the product datasheet - 61% mannuronic acid and 39% guluronic acid - is on the basis of what is reported in the literature. Please see the link below to review the Product Information Sheet:
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