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ι-Carrageenan

Predominantly iota carrageenan

Synonym(s):

Vegetable gelatin

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CAS Number:
9062-07-1
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25
EC Number:
232-949-3
MDL number:
MFCD00151512
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biological source

algae (Eucheuma spinosum)

Quality Level

200

form

powder

color

beige

useful pH range

8.0 - 10.5

solubility

water: soluble ~5 g/L

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[S](=O)(=O)([O-])O[C@H]1[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O[C@H]4O[C@H]5[C@@H]([C@H](OC5)[C@H]4O[S](=O)(=O)[O-])O[C@@H]6O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]6O)O)O[S](=O)(=O)[O-])CO)O)O[C@@H]2[C@@H]3OC[C@H]2O[C@@H]([C@@H]3O[S](=O)(=O)[O-])O)CO

InChI

1S/C24H38O31S4/c25-1-5-12(52-56(31,32)33)9(27)10(28)22(46-5)49-14-8-4-44-18(14)20(55-59(40,41)42)24(48-8)51-16-11(29)23(47-6(2-26)15(16)53-57(34,35)36)50-13-7-3-43-17(13)19(21(30)45-7)54-58(37,38)39/h5-30H,1-4H2,(H,31,32,33)(H,34,35,36)(H,37,38,39)(H,40,41,42)/p-4/t5-,6-,7-,8-,9-,10-,11-,12+,13+,14+,15+,16-,17+,18+,19-,20-,21+,22+,23+,24-/m1/s1

InChI key

QIDSWKFAPCTSKL-RRQHLKGPSA-J

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General description

Carrageenans are mucopolysaccharides from the cell walls of the red algae. They are anionic linear polymers composed of 1,3α-1,4β-galactans having one (κ-), two (ι-) or three (λ-) sulfates per disaccharide unit. In ionic solutions, κ- and ι-carrageenans self-associate into helical structures that form rigid or flexible gels, respectively. λ-carrageenans do not form helices and are non-gelling. Carrageenans are used commercially as thickeners and stabilizing agents.

Application

Carrageenans are used to suppress immune response in vivo and in vitro via mechanisms believed to involve selective cytopathic effect on macrophages. As ι-, κ-,and λ-carrageenans have varying degress of sulfation, they may be studied comparatively for differences in protective, antiviral, and immunosuppression activities.
Carrageenans are used to suppress immune response in vivo and in vitro via mechanisms believed to involve selective cytopathic effect on macrophages. As ι-, κ-, and λ-carrageenans have varying degrees of sulfation, they may be studied comparatively for differences in protective, antiviral, and immunosuppression activities. ι-Carrageenan may be used to help define the role of carrageenan sulfation levels in physicochemical, biochemical, biological and pharmacological responses.

Preparation Note

Blended from various seaweeds to produce flexible gels.

Other Notes

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

Regulatory Information

植物油/植物胶产品

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Ritsu Nishimura et al.
Journal of medical and dental sciences, 60(1), 1-8 (2013-08-07)
Various gelatinizers, which facilitate oral ingestion, are employed in patients with dysphagia. The purpose of this study was to histologically clarify the influence of various gelatinizers on the lung, using rats. We administered 0.2 ml/kg of 0.1% xanthangam, a 0.25%
Jalles A Batista et al.
Carbohydrate polymers, 99, 59-67 (2013-11-28)
The sulfated polysaccharide (PLS) fraction of Agardhiella ramosissima was characterized by microanalysis, infrared spectroscopy, NMR and gas-liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry. The main constituent of PLS was the ι carrageenan. The monosaccharide composition of the PLS showed galactose, 3,6-anhydrogalactose and 6-O-methylgalactose. The PLS (30
Kihyuck Kwak et al.
PloS one, 9(5), e97232-e97232 (2014-05-13)
The licensed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines elicit type-restricted immunity but do not target cutaneous HPV types of the beta genus that are associated with non-melanoma skin cancer in immune-compromised patients, and it is unclear if these diverse types share a
Valeria Cagno et al.
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 64(12) (2020-09-30)
Viral infections are among the main causes of death worldwide, and we lack antivirals for the majority of viruses. Heparin-like sulfated or sulfonated compounds have been known for decades for their ability to prevent infection by heparan sulfate proteoglycan (HSPG)-dependent
Andrew G Hettle et al.
Structure (London, England : 1993), 26(5), 747-758 (2018-04-24)
Sulfatases play a biologically important role by cleaving sulfate groups from molecules. They can be identified on the basis of signature sequences within their primary structures, and the largest family, S1, has predictable features that contribute specifically to the recognition
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
C1138-100G04061833461266
C1138-1KG04061833461273

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