Alginic Acid
₹1,700.00 – ₹12,000.00
Alginic acid is a natural sugary substance, found in brown seaweed. It acts like a thickening agent and forms a gel when it mixes with water. Alginic acid is used in many things we encounter everyday, like food, medicine, and even textiles.
Alginic acid is a naturally occurring sugar molecule, also called a polysaccharide, found in brown seaweed. It's known for its gelling properties and is classified as a hydrophilic, meaning it loves water. Alginic acid itself isn't very soluble in water, but it can form viscous gels when it comes into contact with water.
Here's a breakdown of some key points about alginic acid:
- Source: Brown seaweed (Phaeophyceae) [1]
- Properties: Gelling, thickening, film-forming [5]
- Structure: Long chain-like molecule (polymer) made of sugar units linked together [1]
- Chemical composition: Mainly composed of two sugar acids, β-D-mannuronic acid and α-L-guluronic acid [1]
- Uses: Food additive (thickener, stabilizer), dietary supplements, antacids, wound dressings [3, 8]
Alginic acid is a versatile substance with a wide range of applications.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 9005-32-7 |
| Chemical formula | (C6H8O7)A(C6H8O7)B |
| Molar mass | NA |
| Physical state | Powder |
| Odor | ODORLESS |
| Melting point | >300°C |
| Boiling point | NA |
| Density | NA |
| Solubility in water | Solubility in water: insoluble. |
| Flash point: | NA |
| Autoignition temperature | NA |
| Vapor pressure | NA |
| UN number | NA |
| Flammability | NA |
| Carcinogenicity | NA |
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