Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of κ-Carrageenan (CAS: 11114-20-8)?
Answer
κ-Carrageenan is widely utilized in the food industry as a gelling and thickening agent in products such as dairy, beverages, and meat alternatives. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals for drug delivery systems and in industrial settings for creating emulsions and suspensions. Additionally, it is used in research for studying polymer behavior and in biotechnology for encapsulation processes.
About
CAS No
11114-20-8
English Name
κ-Carrageenan
Molecular Formula
C24H36O25S2-2
Molecular Weight
788.7 g/mol
SMILES
C1C2C(C(O1)C(C(O2)O)O)OC3C(C(C(C(O3)CO)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])OC4C(C5C(C(O4)CO5)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)OS(=O)(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O
InChIKey
ZNOZWUKQPJXOIG-XSBHQQIPSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07