Galactan
Galactan (galactosan) is a polysaccharide consisting of polymerized galactose. In general, galactans in natural sources contain a core of galactose units connected by α(1→3) or α(1→6), with structures containing other monosaccharides as side-chains.
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D-Galactan; Galactosan | |
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| (C6H10O5)n | |
| Molar mass | Variable |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Galactan derived from Anogeissus latifolia is primarily α(1→6), but galactan from acacia trees is primarily α(1→3).
Halymenia durvillei is a red seaweed (algae) that produces a sulfated galactan. Several other algae species also contain galactans. Including Carpopeltis F.Schmitz, 1895.
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