Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Polydextrose (CAS: 68424-04-4)?
Answer
Polydextrose is widely used in the food industry as a low-calorie sweetener, thickener, and functional food ingredient. It is also employed in pharmaceuticals for controlled-release formulations and as a bulking agent. In industrial applications, it serves as a feedstock for producing other chemicals. Additionally, it is used in research for studying carbohydrate metabolism and as a stabilizer in various formulations.
About
CAS No
68424-04-4
English Name
Polydextrose
Molecular Formula
C12H22O11
Molecular Weight
342.3 g/mol
SMILES
C(C1C(C(C(C(O1)OCC2C(C(C(C(O2)O)O)O)O)O)O)O)O
InChIKey
DLRVVLDZNNYCBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
