Tetragalacturonic acid hydroxymethylester

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Tetragalacturonic acid hydroxymethylester


Tetragalacturonic acid hydroxymethylester (TAHM) is a chemical compound that is a derivative of galacturonic acid. It is a type of ester that is formed by the reaction of galacturonic acid with methanol. This compound is often used in the field of pharmacology and biochemistry for various research and development purposes.

Chemical Structure

The chemical structure of tetragalacturonic acid hydroxymethylester consists of four galacturonic acid units that are linked together in a linear chain. Each of these units is esterified with a methanol molecule, resulting in the formation of a hydroxymethyl ester group.

Synthesis

The synthesis of tetragalacturonic acid hydroxymethylester involves the reaction of galacturonic acid with methanol in the presence of a catalyst. This reaction results in the formation of a hydroxymethyl ester group on each of the galacturonic acid units.

Applications

Tetragalacturonic acid hydroxymethylester is often used in the field of pharmacology for the development of new drugs and therapies. It is also used in biochemistry for various research purposes, such as the study of enzyme reactions and the investigation of cellular processes.

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