Arabin

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Description

A complex Carbohydrate that is a major component in all plant gums.

Synonyms and Related Terms

arabinosa (Esp.)

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Soluble in cold water forming a gel-like mass.
  • Composition = C12H22O11

Resources and Citations

  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 664
  • S.R.Trotman, E.R. Trotman, Textile Analysis, J.B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia, 1932