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A simple non-aqueous method for carboxymethylation of galactomannans

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Title A simple non-aqueous method for carboxymethylation of galactomannans
 
Creator Parvathy, K. S.
Susheelamma, N. S.
Tharanathan, R. N.
Gaonkar, Anil Kumar
 
Subject 22 Legumes-Pulses
28 Polysaccharide Chemistry
 
Description <p align="justify">A simple non-aqueous method for the preparation of carboxymethyl (CM) derivatives of galactomannans and other biopolymers has been developed. Galactomannans such as guar, tara and locust bean gums were subjected to carboxymethylation using monochloroacetic acid under the catalytic influence of NaHCO3 in dry state. The ratios of reagent and catalyst as well as the temperature and duration of the reaction were varied to prepare CM derivatives of different DS values ranging from 0.065 to 0.675. The progress of the reaction was followed by FT-IR and 13C NMR spectral data. The reaction carried out in the presence of a small amount (less than 0.01%) of EaOH (just to surface wet the gum powder) gave CM derivatives having relatively a higher viscosity (3500 cps) than the unmodified gum. Being a mild alkali, removal of NaHCO3 was easier, and the possibility of alkaline degradation caused by strong NaOH and also the effect of elevated temperature could be minimized. Overall the described method adds to the cost effectiveness as well as eco-friendly characteristic of the reaction.</p>
 
Date 2005-07
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://ir.cftri.com/292/1/Carbohydrate_Polymers_62_%282005%29_137-141.pdf
Parvathy, K. S. and Susheelamma, N. S. and Tharanathan, R. N. and Gaonkar, Anil Kumar (2005) A simple non-aqueous method for carboxymethylation of galactomannans. Carbohydrate Polymers, 62. pp. 137-141.