Polysaccharides [Glycoscience] — compiles natural polysaccharides and their derivatives, such as modified cellulose, alginate, chitin, xylan, chondroitin sulfate, and xanthan gum, which function as structural polymers, thickeners, or biological matrices. This category represents the diversity of high-molecular-weight glycans that serve as basic materials for glycoscience research and as reference materials for complex carbohydrate structures.
Polysaccharides are used in glycoscience research to study the structure and function of complex carbohydrates, ranging from the preparation of gels and biopolymer films from alginate and chitin, to thickening solutions from CMC and xanthan gum, and to research models of the extracellular matrix using chondroitin sulfate. Some materials, such as amylose-free amylopectin, are used as starch models for studies of carbohydrate structure and digestion in the food and biotechnology fields.
Examples of products in this collection: TCI A0456 9037-22-3 Amylopectin (Amylose free), from Waxy Corn, TCI C0045 9004-32-4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium Salt (n=approx. 500), TCI A0205 9005-38-3 Sodium Alginate 100-200, TCI C0072 1398-61-4 Chitin, TCI X0078 9014-63-5 Xylan from Corn Core, TCI C0335 9082-07-9 Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium Salt, TCI X0048 11138-66-2 Xanthan Gum, TCI C0603 9004-32-4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium Salt (n=approx. 1,050).
Selection of polysaccharides needs to consider the degree of substitution or average molecular weight (expressed as n), raw material sources such as waxy corn or shrimp shells, and the sodium salt form, which affects solubility and solution viscosity. All products are genuine Tokyo Chemical Industry (TCI) Japan products, with purity, packaging, and storage conditions listed on the page of each item.
Other categories at the same level under Glycoscience, often used together in one laboratory workflow:
Back to Glycoscience. For large-volume procurement, special packaging, or specific grades, contact the AMI Scientific team — the official TCI Japan distributor in Indonesia — to check availability and lead time directly from Japan.
