85642

Starch

from potato, acc. to Zulkowsky (starch, treated with glycerol at 190°C)

• Linear Formula: (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n
• CAS Number: 9005-25-8
• EC Number: 232-679-6
• MDL number: MFCD00082026
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 24888422
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: potato
• form: powder
• quality: acc. to Zulkowsky (starch, treated with glycerol at 190°C)
• ign. residue: ≤7% (as SO₄)
• loss: ≤10% loss on drying
• pH: 6.5-7.5 (25 °C, 2% in H₂O)
• solubility: H₂O: 20 mg/mL, clear, colorless
• suitability: in accordance for sensitivity
• application(s): vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

Description

General description

Starch is a biopolymer, that is naturally available. It is made up of amylose and amylopectin.

Application

Starch has been used as a substrate for:

• amylase enzyme activity assays
• determining α-glucanase enzyme
• determining amylase and glucoamylase enzymes

suitable as amylase substrate and iodine indicator

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves