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W201502

Sigma-Aldrich

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
MDL number:
MFCD00081310
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
E Number:
E 401
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
odorless
grade:
Halal
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

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

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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 Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBQ9792
SHBR9638
SHBS2937
SHBQ4548
SHBP6670

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Preparation of aroma microcapsules with sodium alginate and tetradecylallyldimethylammonium bromide (TADAB) and its potential applications in cosmetics
Song J and Chen H
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 33(2), 160-165 (2018)
Polyelectrolyte complex from cationized casein and sodium alginate for fragrance controlled release
Zhang Y, et al.
Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 178, 439-444 (2019)
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