Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Inulin (CAS: 9005-80-5)?
Answer
Inulin (CAS: 9005-80-5) is primarily used in the food industry as a natural sweetener, texturizer, and fat replacer. It also serves as a prebiotic in pharmaceuticals to promote gut health, and in research for studying carbohydrate metabolism. Industrial applications include its use in biodegradable plastics and as a stabilizer in cosmetic products.
About
CAS No
9005-80-5
English Name
Inulin
Molecular Formula
C17H30O16
Molecular Weight
490.41 g/mol
EINECS
232-684-3
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@@]([C@H]([C@@H]1O)O)(CO[C@]1(CO)O[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H]1O)O)CO)O[C@H]1O[C@H](O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O
InChIKey
UMGSZTYVVMHARA-RYKCJHNISA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
