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Tetragalacturonic Acid (CAS 24008-75-1)

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Alternate Names:
α-D-galactopyranuronic acid
CAS Number:
24008-75-1
Molecular Weight:
722.51
Molecular Formula:
C24H34O25
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Tetragalacturonic acid (TGA) is a naturally occurring sugar acid present in plants, animals, and bacteria. It serves as a structural component in numerous polysaccharides and plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism. Tetragalacturonic acid contributes significantly to plant cell wall composition and has been utilized in the creation of various carbohydrate-based molecules. Extensive research has focused on Tetragalacturonic acid′s impact on carbohydrate metabolism regulation and its potential application in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its involvement in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, processes that respectively entail glucose breakdown and synthesis, has been well-documented. Tetragalacturonic acid also participates in the formation of diverse polysaccharides like cellulose and chitin.


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Tetragalacturonic Acid, 5 mg

sc-474867
5 mg
$398.00