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Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algae

BioReagent, suitable for immobilization of micro-organisms

• Synonym(s): Algin, Sodium alginate
• CAS Number: 9005-38-3
• MDL number: MFCD00081310
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: algae (brown)
• product line: BioReagent
• form: powder
• ign. residue: ≤30%
• loss: ≤15% loss on drying
• color: white to light beige
• pH: 6.0-8.0 (10 mg/mL in H₂O)
• suitability: in accordance for gelation test; suitable for immobilization of micro-organisms
• storage temp.: room temp
• 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

Application

Alginate, a colloidal polyuronic acid structural molecule capable of gelation, is used in the preparation of colloidal biodegradable structures such as gels, biofilms, beads, nanoparticles, and microcapsules suitable for applications that range from gel based separation technologies to drug delivery and cell preservation.

Other Notes

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

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Immobilization of cells; or enzymes; the alginate matrix can be liquefied by the addition of a chelating agent, making possible the recovery of developing colonies without affecting their continued growth.

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)