INULIN For Biochemistry

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INULIN For Biochemistry Specification

Shelf Life
Typically 2 years from the manufacturing date if stored properly

Ingredients
100% pure inulin sourced from plant roots typically chicory

Structural Formula
[(C6H10O5)n] with n ranging between 2 and 60

Properties
Water-soluble dietary fiber prebiotic low-calorie sweetener resistant to digestion in the human intestine

Purity
95% (based on dry matter content)

Physical Form
Fine white powder

Density
Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Grade
Food grade; biochemical grade

CAS No
9005-80-5

Shape
Amorphous powder

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight

Poisonous
NO

EINECS No
232-684-3

Molecular Formula
C6H10O5

Smell
Odorless

Molecular Weight
522.45 g/mol

Usage
Commonly used as a prebiotic dietary fiber and carbohydrate standard in biochemical applications

Melting Point
Not applicable (decomposes upon heating)

Appearance
White to off-white powder

Ph Level
Neutral (around 6-7 in solution)

Application
Used in biochemistry for studies in prebiotics dietary fiber analysis and as a carbohydrate analysis substance

Solubility
Soluble in water; insoluble in organic solvents

Taste
Slightly sweet

HS Code
170290

About INULIN For Biochemistry

INULIN is a fine white powder sourced from plant roots, particularly chicory, with a molecular weight of 522.45 g/mol. It serves as a prebiotic dietary fiber and carbohydrate standard in biochemical applications due to its water solubility, neutral pH level, and purity of 95%. This amorphous powder has a slightly sweet taste, is odorless, and appears as a white to off-white powder. It is commonly used in studies related to prebiotics, dietary fiber analysis, and as a carbohydrate analysis substance. With a shelf life of 2 years when stored properly, INULIN is a food-grade and biochemical-grade ingredient, suitable for various applications.