CAS 207300-70-7: D-glucuronic acid, sodium salt monohydrate

D-Glucuronic acid, sodium salt monohydrate

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D-Glucuronic acid sodium salt monohydrate (Sodium D-glucuronate) is a carboxylic acid and highly soluble in water.

D-Glucuronic acid, sodium salt monohydrate is a chromatographic standard. It is used to measure the hydrophilicity of a sample and its interaction with proteins. In addition, it can be used as an immunomodulator. D-Glucuronic acid, sodium salt monohydrate has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. The acidic nature of this compound may play a role in its membrane system interactions with lysine residues on protein surfaces.

Chiral D-Glucuronic acid is the most basic building bloc of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate and precursor of Vitamin C, the chief detoxifying agent in both plants and animals. Humectant in skin care products.

D-Glucuronic acid sodium salt monohydrate

Additive in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; part of phase II metabolites