Anhydroglucose unit

The anhydroglucose unit (AGU) refers to a single sugar molecule in a polymer. Each AGU is reduced to its functional groups, 3 hydroxyl groups per AGU.

Carbohydrate AGU: PolymerAGUmmol -OH/gAmylose200-2000

Cellulose AGU: PolymerAGUmmol -OH/gcotton fibers4,000-7,000 cotton linters 500-3,250baggase350-450wood fibers4,000-4,500

See also Degree of polymerization

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