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4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid (CAS 4120-73-4)

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Alternate Names:
4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid is also known as 4-O-Methylglucuronic Acid.
Application:
4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid is an important constituent of hardwood xylans and plant, especially grape, glucuronoxylans.
CAS Number:
4120-73-4
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
208.17
Molecular Formula:
C7H12O7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid is an important constituent of hardwood xylans. In plants, especially grapes, 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid is an important constituent of glucuronoxylans. 4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid can undergo various chemical transformations.


4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid (CAS 4120-73-4) References

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4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid, 25 mg

sc-484191
25 mg
$367.00

4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid, 50 mg

sc-484191A
50 mg
$605.00

4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid, 100 mg

sc-484191B
100 mg
$1062.00

4-O-Methyl-D-glucuronic Acid, 250 mg

sc-484191C
250 mg
$2356.00