Description

Guluronic Acid is a key uronic acid monomer and a fundamental building block of alginate polysaccharides. Its unique chemical structure is critical for forming the characteristic "egg-box" gels with divalent cations like calcium, which is essential for controlling texture and stability. This product is vital for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and advanced food technology sectors who require high-purity, well-characterized raw materials for product development and quality control.

Application

• Biomedical Research & Hydrogel Synthesis: As a primary monomer for creating alginate-based hydrogels used in wound healing, drug delivery systems, and tissue engineering scaffolds.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient Development: Used in the research and production of controlled-release formulations where specific gelling properties are required.
• Food Science & Texture Analysis: Serves as a standard and model compound for studying the gelling mechanism of alginates in food products to optimize texture and stability.
• Cosmetic Formulation: Employed in the development of advanced cosmetic gels and stabilizers that require specific ionic cross-linking behavior.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods for quality control of alginate products.
• Enzymatic & Biochemical Studies: Acts as a substrate for enzymes like alginate lyases in biochemical research and industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guluronic Acid
CAS No.	15769-56-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10O7
Molecular Weight	194.14 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Guluronic Acid; (2S,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy-6-oxohexanoic Acid; α-L-Gulopyranuronic Acid; Poly(guluronate); G-Block; Alginate Monomer G; 6-Carboxy-L-gulose
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Quality Control

Our Guluronic Acid is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assay and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and related substances is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed under dry, inert conditions to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.