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Sodium alginate

• Synonym(s): Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algae, Algin, Sodium alginate
• CAS Number: 9005-38-3
• FEMA Number: 2015
• MDL number: MFCD00081310
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• E Number: E 401
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• 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
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)