Inulin
Inulin, a fructosan starch derived from plant tubers and roots, is hydrolyzable to fructose. It is widely used in research as a prebiotic to study gut microbiota, in renal function diagnostics, and as a carrier in pharmaceutical formulations for both in vitro and in vivo studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9005-80-5
Product Name Alternative
Inhibitor, inhibit, Inulin
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
Ethanol:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL; H2O:95 mg/mL; DMSO:105 mg/mL
Smiles
OC[C@H]1O[C@@] (CO) (OC[C@@]2 (O[C@H]3O[C@H] (O) [C@@H] (O) [C@H] (O) [C@H]3O) O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H] (O) [C@@H]2O) [C@@H] (O) [C@@H]1O
Molecular Formula
C17H30O16
Molecular Weight
490.411
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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