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C1138

Sigma-Aldrich

ι-Carrageenan

commercial grade, Predominantly iota carrageenan

Synonym(s):

Vegetable gelatin

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CAS Number:
9062-07-1
EC Number:
232-949-3
MDL number:
MFCD00151512
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25

biological source

algae (Eucheuma spinosum)

grade

commercial grade

form

powder

color

beige

useful pH range

8.0 - 10.5

solubility

water: soluble ~5 g/L

storage temp.

room temp

InChI

1S/C24H38O31S4/c25-1-5-12(52-56(31,32)33)9(27)10(28)22(46-5)49-14-8-4-44-18(14)20(55-59(40,41)42)24(48-8)51-16-11(29)23(47-6(2-26)15(16)53-57(34,35)36)50-13-7-3-43-17(13)19(21(30)45-7)54-58(37,38)39/h5-30H,1-4H2,(H,31,32,33)(H,34,35,36)(H,37,38,39)(H,40,41,42)/p-4/t5-,6-,7-,8-,9-,10-,11-,12+,13+,14+,15+,16-,17+,18+,19-,20-,21+,22+,23+,24-/m1/s1

InChI key

QIDSWKFAPCTSKL-RRQHLKGPSA-J

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General description

Carrageenans are mucopolysaccharides from the cell walls of the red algae. They are anionic linear polymers composed of 1,3α-1,4β-galactans having one (κ-), two (ι-) or three (λ-) sulfates per disaccharide unit. In ionic solutions, κ- and ι-carrageenans self-associate into helical structures that form rigid or flexible gels, respectively. λ-carrageenans do not form helices and are non-gelling. Carrageenans are used commercially as thickeners and stabilizing agents.

Application

Carrageenans are used to suppress immune response in vivo and in vitro via mechanisms believed to involve selective cytopathic effect on macrophages. As ι-, κ-,and λ-carrageenans have varying degress of sulfation, they may be studied comparatively for differences in protective, antiviral, and immunosuppression activities.
Carrageenans are used to suppress immune response in vivo and in vitro via mechanisms believed to involve selective cytopathic effect on macrophages. As ι-, κ-, and λ-carrageenans have varying degrees of sulfation, they may be studied comparatively for differences in protective, antiviral, and immunosuppression activities. ι-Carrageenan may be used to help define the role of carrageenan sulfation levels in physicochemical, biochemical, biological and pharmacological responses.

Preparation Note

Blended from various seaweeds to produce flexible gels.

Other Notes

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

C1138-25G:
C1138-VAR:
C1138-500G:
C1138-BULK:
C1138-1KG:
C1138-100G:

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Jalles A Batista et al.
Carbohydrate polymers, 99, 59-67 (2013-11-28)
The sulfated polysaccharide (PLS) fraction of Agardhiella ramosissima was characterized by microanalysis, infrared spectroscopy, NMR and gas-liquid-chromatography-mass-spectrometry. The main constituent of PLS was the ι carrageenan. The monosaccharide composition of the PLS showed galactose, 3,6-anhydrogalactose and 6-O-methylgalactose. The PLS (30
Ritsu Nishimura et al.
Journal of medical and dental sciences, 60(1), 1-8 (2013-08-07)
Various gelatinizers, which facilitate oral ingestion, are employed in patients with dysphagia. The purpose of this study was to histologically clarify the influence of various gelatinizers on the lung, using rats. We administered 0.2 ml/kg of 0.1% xanthangam, a 0.25%
Kihyuck Kwak et al.
PloS one, 9(5), e97232-e97232 (2014-05-13)
The licensed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines elicit type-restricted immunity but do not target cutaneous HPV types of the beta genus that are associated with non-melanoma skin cancer in immune-compromised patients, and it is unclear if these diverse types share a
Andrew G Hettle et al.
Structure (London, England : 1993), 26(5), 747-758 (2018-04-24)
Sulfatases play a biologically important role by cleaving sulfate groups from molecules. They can be identified on the basis of signature sequences within their primary structures, and the largest family, S1, has predictable features that contribute specifically to the recognition
Andreas Sichert et al.
Nature microbiology, 5(8), 1026-1039 (2020-05-27)
Brown algae are important players in the global carbon cycle by fixing carbon dioxide into 1 Gt of biomass annually, yet the fate of fucoidan-their major cell wall polysaccharide-remains poorly understood. Microbial degradation of fucoidans is slower than that of other
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