Anhydroglucose unit explained

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:

Cellulose AGU:

Polymer	AGU^[2]	mmol -OH/g
cotton fibers	8,000–14,000
cotton linters	1,000–6,500
baggase	700–900
wood fibers	8,000–9,000

See also

• Degree of polymerization

References

1. Web site: International Starch: Starch and Glucose Glossary. Thomsen. Lars. www.starch.dk. en. 2017-05-30.
2. Book: Varshney, V. K.. Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites. Naithani. Sanjay. 2011. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. 9783642173691. Kalia. Susheel. 43–60. en. 10.1007/978-3-642-17370-7_2. Kaith. B. S.. Kaur. Inderjeet.