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beta-Glucan

Also known as GlyTouCan:G26190RC, beta-D-Glucan, Epiglucan

CAS 9041-22-9Formula C18H32O16Molar mass 504.44 g/molEC 801-082-8
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beta-Glucan chemical structure, C18H32O16, CAS 9041-22-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
9041-22-9
Formula
C18H32O16
Molar mass
504.44 g/mol
EC number
801-082-8
HS code
294000
Category
Carbohydrates and sugars

What is beta-Glucan?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide isolated from the cell walls of bacteria, plants, and fungi with immunostimulant and antineoplastic activities. In a solubilized form, beta-glucan binds to a lectin site within complement receptor 3 (CR3) on leukocytes, priming the receptor to trigger cytotoxic degranulation of leukocytes when leukocyte CR3 binds to complement 3 (iC3b)-coated tumors. Thus, the attachment of beta-glucan to CR3 of circulating leukocytes simulates leukocytes to kill iC3b-coated tumor cells in the same way as they kill iC3b-coated yeast. (NCI04)

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2S,3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,4R,5R,6S)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol
CAS number
9041-22-9 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
801-082-8
Molecular formula
C18H32O16
UNII
44FQ49X6UN
INCI name
BETA-GLUCAN
InChIKey
FYGDTMLNYKFZSV-URKRLVJHSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C18H32O16/c19-1-4-7(22)8(23)12(27)17(31-4)34-15-6(3-21)32-18(13(28)10(15)25)33-14-5(2-20)30-16(29)11(26)9(14)24/h4-29H,1-3H2/t4-,5-,6-,7-,8+,9-,10-,11-,12-,13-,14?,15?,16+,17+,18+/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
OCC1OC(OC2C(CO)OC(OC3C(CO)OC(O)C(O)C3O)C(O)C2O)C(O)C(O)C1O
Isomeric SMILES
C([C@@H]1[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](O1)OC2[C@H](O[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]2O)O)OC3[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)CO)CO)O)O)O)O

Synonyms

  • GlyTouCan:G26190RC
  • beta-D-Glucan
  • Epiglucan
  • beta-Glucans
  • beta-Glucosylglucan
  • beta-D-Glucan from barley
  • b-D-glucan-from oat
  • A-D-Glucan

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
504.44 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
504.169 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-7.57calc.
Topological polar surface area
268.7 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
11calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
16calc.
Rotatable bonds
7calc.
Heavy atoms
34calc.
Rings
3calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
15calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Fails (3 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCC(OC2CCC(OC3CCCOC3)OC2)OC1

C1CCC(OC2CCC(OC3CCCOC3)OC2)OC1

3 rings, 20 atoms.

82 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name BETA-GLUCAN(bulking, skin conditioning - miscellaneous)

Functional uses

  • Filler
  • Softener and conditioner

Cosmetic functions

  • Bulking
  • Skin conditioning - miscellaneous

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

Health and food

  • EU cosmetic ingredient inventory

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code beta-Glucan is traded under.

HS 2940.00Indicative HS code

Sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37…

World exports in 2024
$1.4B
−5.4% vs 2023, imports $1.42B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany23.7%
  2. China20.6%
  3. United States11.5%
Top importers
  1. United States14.0%
  2. Japan7.4%
  3. Germany6.1%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for beta-Glucan is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about beta-Glucan, based on the data on this page

What is beta-Glucan?

Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide isolated from the cell walls of bacteria, plants, and fungi with immunostimulant and antineoplastic activities.

What is the CAS number of beta-Glucan?

The CAS registry number of beta-Glucan is 9041-22-9.

What is the molecular formula and weight of beta-Glucan?

The molecular formula of beta-Glucan is C18H32O16 and its molar mass is 504.44 g/mol.

What is beta-Glucan used for?

Known uses and roles of beta-Glucan include skin conditioning agents in cosmetics and personal care, bulking, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, filler and softener and conditioner.

Is beta-Glucan hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for beta-Glucan is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of beta-Glucan?

beta-Glucan is usually classified under HS code 294000 (Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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