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Carbohydrates1 Introduction2 Classification2.1 Homoglycans2.1.1 Honey2.1.2 Starch2.1.3 Hetastarch2.1.4 Inulin2.1.5 Lichenin2.1.6 Dextran2.1.7 Cyclodextrins2.1.8 Cellulose2.1.9 AbsorbentCotton2.1.10 Dextrin2.2 Heteroglycans2.3 Carbohydrate Biogenesis ...

2.1.10 DextrinSynonyms British Gum; Starch Gum; Leiocom; Pyrodextrin; Torrefaction dextrin; Canary dextrin; Yellow dextrin; White dextrin.Preparation Dextrin is prepared by carrying out the incomplete hydrolysis of starch with...

2.1.9 Absorbent CottonSynonyms Purified cotton; Cotton wool; Surgical cotton.Biological Source Cotton comprises of the epidermal trichomes (or hairs) from the seeds of different species of Gossypium, such as...

2.1.8 CelluloseCellulose represents one of the most widely distributed and abundantly available organic matter on this planet. It is, in-fact, the most important structural element of higher-plant-cell walls....

2.1.7 CyclodextrinsCyclodextrins invariably consist of 6, 7 or 8 molecules (viz. α, β and γ cyclodextrin) in a 1, 4-configuration to result into the formation of rings having...

2.1.6 DextranDextran is a carbohydrate substance made up predominantly of D-glucose units i.e. (C6H10O5)n. It is α–1, 6 linked polyglucan.Synonyms Dextraven; Expandex; Gentran;Hemodex; Intradex; Macrose; Onkotin; Plavolex; Polyglucin.Biological...

2.1.5 LicheninSynonym Moss starch; Lichen starch;Biological Source Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach., Family: Parmeliaceae. It is known as Iceland Moss.Description It is a cellulose like polysaccharide which occurs as...

2.1.4 InulinIt is found to bear a close resemblance to starch except that it is a levulan rather than a dextran. The following characteristic features make it altogether...

2.1.3 HetastarchHetastarch is a semisynthetic material that essentially comprises of more than 90% amylopectin, which has been treated with pyridine and ethylene chlorohydrin, so as to give rise...

DescriptionThis manual, to be published in two volumes, provides a condensed overview of the analytical investigation of 80 Chinese Herbal Drugs which are most frequently in use. Thin...

2.1.2 Starch(Corn starch, Potato Starch, Rice Starch, Wheat Starch)Synonym AmylumBiological Source Starch comprises of mostly polysaccharide granules usually separated from the fully grown grains of Corn [Zea mays...

2.1.1 HoneySynonyms Madhu, Madh, Mel, Honey (English);Biological Source Honey is a viscid and sweet secretion stored in the honey comb by various species of bees, such as: Apis...

2.1 HomoglycansA large number of plant products belonging to this particular category are namely: honey, starch, hetastarch, inulin, lichenin, dextran, cyclodextrins, cellulose, cotton, and dextrin. ...

2 CLASSIFICATIONIn broader sense the polysaccharides or glycan may be classified into two major groups, namely:(a) Homoglycans, and(b) HeteroglycansThese two major groups would be described in details with...

1 INTRODUCTIONThe Germans first and foremost introduced the word ‘kohlenhydrates’ which was later on coined to carbohydrates. The name obviously suggests that these compounds are essentially the hydrates...

4.1.4.7 Mixtures: A good number of naturally occurring plant substances contain a mixture of constituents, namely:(A) Tannins:(a) Hydrolyzable Tannins : Examples:Chest Nut : Bark and wood;Oak : -do-Sumac...

1.4.1.4.6 Comprising of Diversified Chemical Entity: The naturally occurring plant products invariably represent a class of entirely diversified chemical entity and nature. A few typical examples are cited...