CAS 1402-10-4

Lichenan

Description:

Lichenan, with the CAS number 1402-10-4, is a polysaccharide primarily derived from certain species of lichens, particularly those in the family of Cladoniaceae. It is characterized by its complex structure, which consists mainly of β-D-glucose units linked by β-(1→3) and β-(1→4) glycosidic bonds. This unique arrangement contributes to its solubility in water and its ability to form gels, making it useful in various applications, including food and pharmaceutical industries. Lichenan exhibits properties such as thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying, which enhance the texture and consistency of products. Additionally, it has potential health benefits, including prebiotic effects that can support gut health. Due to its natural origin, lichenan is often considered a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic additives. Its extraction and purification processes can vary, influencing its molecular weight and functional properties, which are critical for its application in different formulations. Overall, lichenan is valued for its versatility and functional characteristics in both industrial and health-related contexts.

Formula: Unspecified

InChI: InChI=1/C6H10O5/c7-1-4-6(10)5(9)3(8)2-11-4/h2,4-10H,1H2/t4-,5-,6-/m0/s1

SMILES: C([C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](C(=CO1)O)O)O)O

Synonyms:

• 1,5-anhydro-L-arabino-hex-1-enitol
• Lichenan
• Lichenin
• Moss starch

Lichenan

CAS: 1402-10-4

Purity: ≥ 80%

Color and Shape: Off-white to tan powder

Molecular weight: -

Ref: 7W-GC3263

Lichenan - from Cetraria islandica

CAS: 1402-10-4

Lichenin, the poly β-D-Glucan of Cetraria islandica (Iceland moss), is found by enzymic degradation to differ in fine structure from the poly β-D-glucans of cereal grains. Thus, the basic structure of lichenin is 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. The immunomodulatory activity of isolichenan was tested in in vitro phagocytosis and anti-complementary assays, and proved to be active in both cases.
The image was kindly provided by Prof Mike Guiry from Cork who runs ‘The Seaweed Site’.

Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅

Purity: (Β-Linked Polysaccharide. 1H-Nmr) Min. 85%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 162.14

Ref: 3D-YL11687