Alginic acid

CAS: 9005-32-7

Ref. 02-A17582

Product Information

• Name: Alginic acid
• Synonyms: Polymannuronic acid, A 2830-9, A 7003, Acid Algin G 2, Acide alginique, Acido Alginico, Alginate, Alginate 8, Alginate LV, Alginex, Alginsaeure, Alginsaure, Ccris 6769, Cecalgum S 500, Duck Acid A, Duckacid X 2787, E 400, Grindsted PH 060, Hsdb 2967, Kelacid, Kimica Acid, Kimica Acid G, Kimica Acid R 1, Kimika Acid SA, Konbusan 651, Laminal, Lamitex LV, Landalgine, MediAlg MG 17, Medialg MG 5, Medisorb A, Norgine, OligoG, Protacid F 120, Protanal LF, Protanal LF 200M, Protanal Rf 5650, Protanal Sf 120RB, Rebasol, San Support P 84, San Support P 90, Satialgin S 1100, Satialgine, Satialgine GCF 645, Satialgine-H 8, Sazzio, Skat-One, Snow acid algin G, Unii-8C3Z4148Wz, Verdyol Super, beta-D-mannopyranuronic acid, methyl 4-O-(4-O-methylhexopyranuronosyl)hexopyranosiduronic acid

Description

A straight chain, hydrophilic, colloidal polyuronic acidAlginic acid is used as a precursor for the preparation of sodium alginate, potassium alginate and calcium alginate, which finds application in various industries such as food, textile printing and pharmaceuticals. It acts as an additive in dehydrated products such as slimming aids. It is also used in the production of paper and textiles. It is actively involved in waterproofing, fireproofing fabrics. It is utilized as a thickening agent in drinks, ice cream and cosmetics. It plays an important role as a raw material for the synthesis of propylene glycol alginate and polysaccharide sulfate. It is also useful to treat and purify waste water having strong absorbility. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: NaN
• Formula: (C₆H₈O₇)A(C₆H₈O₇)B
• Color/Form: White to cream, powder