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alginate

CHEBI:CHEBI_58187

Definition

The ionic polymer obtained by global deprotonation of the carboxy groups of alginic acid; major species at pH 7.3.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(C6H7O6)n.H2O
Charge
-1

Alternative Names

  • (alginate)n
  • alginate
  • alginate anion

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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DRON_00010000
1370451
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CHEBI:58187

Additional References

Wikipedia:Alginic_acid

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