Inulin

Naming and classification


Other names/ abbreviations: 1-kestose (as a trimer) [2]
Nystose (as a tetramer) [2]
Polymer type: Hetero polysaccharides, linear
Inulin & derivatives
Monomer(s): D-fructofuranose
D-glucopyranose
Links: alpha-(1-2)
beta-(1-2)
Origin of the polymer: Natural
CAS-Number: 9005-80-5
EINECS-Number: 232-684-3