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(1-6)-alpha-glucomannan
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Mannans
Definition
: Polysaccharides consisting of mannose units.
Other names
Mannan
Substance
CAS Registry & name
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Source
Drugs
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(1-6)-alpha-glucomannan [ (1-6)-alpha-D-gluco-D-mannan,glucomanna,glucomannan,manna ]
RN given refers to (D)-isomer; bulk forming agent consisting of vegetable matter
76081-94-2 alpha-
D-
Gluco-
D-
mannan, (1-
6)
*Mannans
Dietary Fiber
Pharma Action
Cathartics
Carbohydr Res 77:61;1979