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Sodium alginate

Synonym(s):

Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algae, Algin, Sodium alginate

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CAS Number:
9005-38-3
FEMA Number:
2015
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
E Number:
E 401
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00081310
Organoleptic:
odorless
Grade:
Halal
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300

grade

Halal

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 150.161, FDA 21 CFR 173.310

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

odorless

SMILES string

[Na+].[O-]C(=O)C1O[C@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]1O)O)O)O

InChI

1S/C6H10O7.Na/c7-1-2(8)4(5(10)11)13-6(12)3(1)9;/h1-4,6-9,12H,(H,10,11);/q;+1/p-1/t1-,2-,3-,4?,6+;/m0./s1

InChI key

MSXHSNHNTORCAW-MPGIDXPLSA-M

General description

Sodium alginate is the sodium salt of alginic acid, a polysaccharide found in brown algae. It is generally used as a stabilizer and thickener in the food industry.

Application

Sodium alginate can be used to prepare:
  • Cationized casein-based polyelectrolyte complex for fragrance-controlled release applications.
  • Aroma encapsulation or microcapsules for cosmetic applications.

Other Notes

A straight-chain, hydrophilic, colloidal, polyuronic acid composed of guluronic and mannuronic acid residues.

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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MKAA0507
16597DJ
17996PH
07009EH
00310EH

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W201502-1KG04061835565146
W201502-SAMPLE04061835565153
W201502-5KG04061837488986