mannuronihappoa
Mannuronihappoa, also known as D-mannuronic acid, is a monosaccharide uronic acid. It is a component of alginic acid, a polysaccharide found in the cell walls of brown algae. Mannuronihappoa is an epimer of guluronic acid, meaning they differ in the configuration of one chiral center. In alginic acid, these two uronic acid units are linked together in varying proportions and sequences, which significantly influences the physical properties of the alginate polymer.
The structure of mannuronihappoa consists of a six-carbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end (C1)
Mannuronihappoa plays a crucial role in the functionality of alginates. The ratio of mannuronic acid to guluronic