Lichenan (Cetraria islandica) [1402-10-4]

Lichenan consists of repeating glucose residues linked by β-1,3 and β-1,4 glycosidic bonds with a basic structure containing a tetrameric unit in which two adjacent (1,4) linkages alternate with an isolated (1,3) linkage. Occasionally four consecutive monomers are linked by (1,4) bonds.

Synonyms:
Lichenan polysaccharide; 1,3:1,4-b-D-Glucan

CAS No:
1402-10-4

Purity:
≥75%

Appearance:
Powder

Solubility:
Soluble in hot water

Protein:
≤5%

Sugar Composition:
Glucose: 80.5%
Arabinose: 2.7%
Mannose: 6.2%
Xylose: 1%
Galactose: 7.5%
Other sugars: 2.1%

Storage and Stability:
Store at 4ºC. Stable for 12 months after receipt.