Product Description
Polygalacturonic Acid
Application Notes
Polygalacturonic acid sequesters metal ions. It also produces gels in the presence of Ca2+ that can be used for drug release or to immobilize cells or enzymes for the production of biomolecules.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Sequesters metal ions
Specifications
| SKU | 02102711-CF |
| Alternate Names | Galacturonic acid |
| Application Notes | Polygalacturonic acid sequesters metal ions. It also produces gels in the presence of Ca2+ that can be used for drug release or to immobilize cells or enzymes for the production of biomolecules. |
| Base Catalog Number | 102711 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | In land plants, polygalacturonic acids are major components of cell wall polysaccharides (pectins). Bound polygalacturonase-inhibiting peptides (PGIP) protect pectin from degradation by fungal polygalacturonases. |
| CAS # | 25990-10-7 |
| Format | Powder |
| Formulation Details | Galacturonic acid ~ 86%; moisture ~ 9% |
| Molecular Formula | (C6H8O6)n |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| Purity | >86% |
| Source | Pectin |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Datasheet
Datasheet
Safety Data Sheets
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