Inulin
Inulin occurs as an odorless white powder with a neutral to slightly sweet taste.
| Supplier | CD Formulation |
|---|---|
| Product # | PE-0496 |
| Pricing | , Inquire for price |
| product1 | Pharmaceutical Excipients |
| Molecular Formula | C6H11O4(C6H11O4)nOH |
| Molecular Weight | ≈5000 |
| Applications | Inulin has many potential uses in pharmaceutical applications, as a filler-binder in tablet formulations; to stabilize therapeutic proteins; or to enhance the dissolution of lipophilic drugs. Methacrylated inulin hydrogels have been investigated for the development of colon-specific drug delivery systems. Inulin is used as a diagnostic agent to measure the glomerular filtration rate.It is used in the food industry as a sweetener and stabilizer; and also as a prebiotic, where it has been shown to provide protection against inflammatory and malignant colonic diseases in animals.It is also used as a noncaloric dietary fiber supplement. |
| Safety | Inulin is a naturally occurring plant polysaccharide and is one of the major constituents of the Compositae family. Inulin is recommended to diabetics, as it has a mild sweet taste, but is not absorbed and does not affect blood sugar levels. It is used widely in the food industry as a sweetener and stabilizer. |
| Incompatibilities | Inulin is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Synonyms | Beneo; Frutafit; oligofructose; Orafti; polyfructose; Raftiline. |
| CAS Number | 9005-80-5 |
| Category | Sweetening agent |
| UNII | JOS53KRJ01 |
| Chemical Name | Inulin |
| Stability and Storage Conditions | Inulin is slightly hygroscopic and should be stored at cool to normal temperatures, in air-tight and water-tight containers. |
| Source and Preparation | Inulin is extracted from the tubers of Dahlia variabilis, Helianthus, in a procedure similar to the extraction of sugar from sugar beet. |