Fucoidan, macrocystis pyrifera

CAS: 9072-19-9

Ref. 3D-YF145109

Product Information

• Name: Fucoidan, macrocystis pyrifera
• Synonyms: Sulfated L-fucan
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: A fucan sulphate found in brown marine algae (Phaeophyta-typically Fucus vesiculotus, Ascophyllum nodosum, Alaria and Macrocystis pyrifyra (illustrated) and has been shown to have anticoagulant activity. The main constituents are α-1,4 and α-1,2 linked L-fucose sulphates, although galactose also occurs and there are many variations of the basic structure found in different species of Phaeophyta.The fucose content of this fucan is approx. 31% and it also contains galactose (approx. 2.2%), uronic acid (approx. 12.4%) and sulfate (approx. 32.5%).The image was kindly provided by Prof Mike Guiry from Cork who runs ‘The Seaweed Site’.

Chemical properties

• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder