Pullulan

• CAT Number: R063871
• CAS Number: 9057-02-7
• Molecular Formula: C20H36O16
• Molecular Weight: 532.492
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: NPcaps; P 10; P 10 (carbohydrate); P 100; P 100 (carbohydrate); P 20; P 20 (carbohydrate); P 200; P 200 (carbohydrate); P 400; P 400 (carbohydrate); P 50; P 50 (carbohydrate); P 800; P 800 (carbohydrate); PF 10; PF 10 (carbohydrate); PF 20; PF 20 (ca
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R,4S,5S)-2-[(3S,4R,6R)-6-[(3S,4R,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H36O16/c1-30-5-8-9(23)10(24)13(27)19(34-8)35-17-7(4-22)33-20(15(29)12(17)26)36-16-6(3-21)32-18(31-2)14(28)11(16)25/h6-29H,3-5H2,1-2H3/t6?,7?,8?,9-,10+,11-,12-,13?,14?,15?,16-,17-,18+,19-,20-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: GFZFEWWPMNSVBS-WVZDODFGSA-N
• SMILES: COCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC2C(OC(C(C2O)O)OC3C(OC(C(C3O)O)OC)CO)CO)O)O)O

Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced by the fungus Aureobasidium pullulans through fermentation. This linear polysaccharide consists mainly of maltotriose units linked by α-1,6 glycosidic bonds. Pullulan is used in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, due to its unique properties. It is a versatile ingredient with applications as a thickener, film-former, and stabilizer in food products. In pharmaceuticals, pullulan is used in drug delivery systems and as a binder in tablet formulations. Its biocompatibility and biodegradability make pullulan valuable in developing eco-friendly materials and biomaterials for diverse applications.