Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Pullulan (CAS: 9057-02-7)?
Answer
Pullulan is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a binder and film former, in food industry as a thickener and stabilizer, in biotechnology for drug delivery systems, and in research for its applications in nanotechnology and as a model for studying polysaccharide structure. It is also used in packaging and as a substitute for synthetic materials due to its biocompatible properties.
About
CAS No
9057-02-7
English Name
Pullulan
Molecular Formula
C23H42O16
Molecular Weight
532.49 g/mol
EINECS
232-945-1
SMILES
OC1[C@@H](OC2C(CO)O[C@H](O[C@@H]3C(CO)O[C@H](OC)C(O)[C@H]3O)C(O)[C@H]2O)OC(COC)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
InChIKey
GFZFEWWPMNSVBS-MLKPWELNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
