Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of BETA-GLUCAN (CAS: 160872-27-5)?
Answer
Beta-glucan is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for immunomodulatory and blood sugar-regulating effects. In the food industry, it is utilized as a functional ingredient to enhance the nutritional value of food products. It is also used in research for its potential health benefits and in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties.
About
CAS No
160872-27-5
English Name
BETA-GLUCAN
Molecular Formula
C18H32O16
Molecular Weight
504.44 g/mol
EINECS
000-000-0
SMILES
OC[C@H]1O[C@@H](OC2[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H](O[C@@H]3[C@@H](CO)O[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O)[C@H](O)[C@H]2O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
InChIKey
FYGDTMLNYKFZSV-WFYNLLPOSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-12 15:22