384. α- 1,4-glucosans. Part XIX. The action of acid on maltose and starch-type polysaccharides

David J Manners, G. A. Mercer, J. J M Rowe

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Abstract

When dilute solutions (0.4-1.0%) of maltose are heated with mineral acid, significant quantities of isomaltose and nigerose are produced; the yields are greater than that due to acid-reversion from D-glucose. The isolation of minute quantities of nigerose from partial acid hydrolysates of starch-type polysaccharides cannot, in the absence of other supporting evidence, be regarded as proof of the presence of a-1,3-glucosidic linkages.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2150-2156
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society (Resumed)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1965

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