Difference between revisions of "Bassorin"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A muciliginous component the forms about 60-70% of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gum | + | A muciliginous component the forms about 60-70% of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gum%20tragacanth gum tragacanth]. Bassorin is also found in some gum-resins, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=olibanum olibanum] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=cherry%20gum cherry gum]. The water insoluble long-chain [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polysaccharide polysaccharide] will absorb water and swell to form a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=gel gel]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 07:32, 24 July 2013
Description
A muciliginous component the forms about 60-70% of gum tragacanth. Bassorin is also found in some gum-resins, such as olibanum and cherry gum. The water insoluble long-chain polysaccharide will absorb water and swell to form a gel.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cerasin
Other Properties
Insoluble in hot and cold water, ethanol, and ether. Swells in water and ethanol.