Starch
SKU: 68799W
Starch is a carbohydrate with a homopolysaccharide (aka homoglycan) chemical structure that consists solely of glucose (as α-glucopyranose). These glucose monomers are alpha (1-4) linked to form straight chain amyloses & branched chain amylopectin. 95% of amylopectins glucose subunits are connected by alpha (1-4) linkages & the remaining 5% as alpha (1-6) linkages.
Note: a process called mutarotation converts alpha glucose (α-glucopyranose) into the beta form we use as shown in glucose. As we consume the beta form, the equilibrium reaction drives more alpha to replace the beta.
Indigo Instruments has maintained a substantial inventory of genuine Cochranes of Oxford (Orbit) parts for 30+ years and are compatible with every molecular model kit we have sold. This level of quality may appear expensive but no parts support from other vendors costs even more.
