ARABINOGALACTAN

Base Information

• Chemical Name: ARABINOGALACTAN
• CAS No.: 9036-66-2
• Molecular Formula: C20H36O14
• Molecular Weight: 158.1965
• Mol file: 9036-66-2.mol

Synonyms:Arabinogalactan;FiberAid;Galactoarabinan;HBN;L-Arabino-D-galactan;

Chemical Property of ARABINOGALACTAN

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW POWDER
• Melting Point: >200 °C (dec.)(lit.)
• Refractive Index: 10 ° (C=1, H2O)
• Boiling Point: 272 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 102.3 °C
• PSA: 54.26000
• Density: 1.072 g/cm³
• LogP: 3.10300
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Solubility.: H2O: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, faintly yellow

Purity/Quality:

98%,99%, ^*data from raw suppliers

Arabinogalactan ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Uses: immune stimulant, antineoplastic agent galactoarabinan (GA) is a multi-functional ingredient with humectant and exfoliating properties. In aqueous solutions, gA can deposit a clear film, creating or helping to create an occlusive environment, preventing transepidermal water loss and enhancing the functionality of a formulation’s active ingredients. In humid conditions gA acts as a moisture binder, and in dry conditions, it is able to retain moisture, further inhibiting moisture loss from the skin. Additionally, gA can improve particle dispersion and the uniformity of emulsion droplets resulting in a more stable emulsion and potentially more efficacious formulation, particularly in the case of sunscreens. In vitro and in vivo studies indicate possible benefit to the immune system given an ability to enhance Langerhans cell proliferation and cytokine production. gA has been shown to boost AHA exfoliation activity without increasing skin irritation, and it also exhibits its own exfoliant properties independent of AHA presence in a formulation, thereby helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. gA is a polysaccharide found in all plants and is the dominant sugar of the western larch tree. Arabinogalactan is a gum, being the plant extract obtained from larch trees. it is soluble in hot and cold water, the water solutions up to 60% being fluid and above 60% forming a thick paste. it is stable over a wide ph range and is relatively unaffected by electrolytes. its limited uses include dressings and pudding mixes. it is also termed larch gum.