Inulin - CAS 9005-80-5

Inulin(Inulin and sodium chloride), a starch found in the tubers and roots of many plants. Since it is hydrolyzable to fructose, it is classified as a fructosan.
Inulin causes (20 g/d and 40 g/d) a significant increase in bifidobacterial counts in feces.
Inulin results in an increase in caecal wt and beta-glucosidase activity and a decrease in caecal pH were observed in rats given inulin-containing diets (with or without B. longum).

Catalog Number: A000868

CAS Number: 9005-80-5

Molecular Formula: (C6H10O5)n

Molecular Weight:

Purity: ≥95%

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Property

Molecular Formula: (C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight
Purity≥95%
Storage3 years -20C powder

Computed Descriptor

InChIKeyUMGSZTYVVMHARA-RYKCJHNISA-N