abstract |
Mucilaginous product, comprises glucuronic acid, galactose and mannose, having a specific rotation alpha 20 degrees D=+100 degrees and a swelling index of 25. It is prepd by aq. extn, at reflux of the seed integument with 60 times the wt of water for 4-6 hrs, conc to 2% of the vol. and pptn of the concentrate with ethanol. |