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The constitution of β-glucosan and its relationship to glucose, starch and cellulose

The thesis is divided into two parts, which in turn are subdivided as follows: Account of the various methods for the preparation of glucosan. Proof of the constitution of glucosan, together with the general problem of its relationship to starch and cellulose. An investigation of the acid products obtained during the methylation of glucosan by means of silver oxide and methyl iodide. And: An investigation of the conditions necessary for the polymerisation of glucosan, and of the properties and constitution of the products.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:720223
Date January 1923
CreatorsOldham, John Walter Hyde
ContributorsIrvine, James Colquhoun
PublisherUniversity of St Andrews
Source SetsEthos UK
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation
Sourcehttp://hdl.handle.net/10023/11228

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