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alginic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_17548

Definition

A linear copolymer macromolecule composed of homopolymeric blocks of 1->4-linked beta-D-mannuronic acid and alpha-L-guluronic acid residues, covalently linked together in different sequences or blocks.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C6H8O6)n.H2O
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • (Alginate)n
  • (Alginate)n+1
  • Alginate
  • alginic acid
  • Alginic acid
  • Norgine

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
17305
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Alginic_acid

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