| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1384614 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Methylation and partial acid hydrolysis of xylans from the bast and core of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) showed that the main chain of these xylans consists of (1 → 4)-linked β-d-xylopyranosyl (Xylp) residues, some of which carry a α-1,2-linked 4-O-methyl-glucopyranosyluronic acid (Me-GlcAp) and glucopyranosyluronic acid (GlcAp) residues as side chains. Partial hydrolysis of kenaf xylans afforded two series of aldouronic acids from aldobio- to aldotetraouronic acids. The acids of the first series composed of 4-O-Me-d-GlcAp and d-Xylp residues: 4-O-Me-GlcA-Xyl3, 4-O-Me-GlcA-Xyl2 and 4-O-Me-GlcA-Xyl. The second series composed of d-GlcAp and d-Xylp: GlcA-Xyl3, GlcA-Xyl2 and GlcA-Xyl.In addition to these acids, another aldobiouronic acid, 4-O-(α-d-GalAp)-d-Xyl was found to be present in the partial hydrolysate.The molar ratio of GalA, GlcA, 4-O-Me-GlcA, and Xyl residues was calculated to be 1.0:2.0:9.4:119 for the bast xylan and 1.0:1.3:7.9:99.4 for the core xylan.
