Plant Origin: Chondrus crispus
Part Used: Whole herb
CAS No.: 9000-07-1
Molecular Formula: C12H18O9
Melting Point: 50℃70℃

Functions:
Carrageenan is located in the cell wall and intercellular matrix of the seaweed plant tissue. It is a high molecular weight polysaccharide with 15% to 40% of ester-sulfate content. It is formed by alternate units of D-galactose and 3.6 anhydro-galactose (3.6-AG) joined by α-1,3 and β-1,4 -glycosidic linkage. It can act as gelling agent, thickener, stabilizer, suspending agent and clarifying agent, also Makes into toothpaste, detergent, cosmetics and air pure and fresh agent. And good for antiviral effect, an inhibitor to high-risk human who have papillomavirus infection.