Compound Q&A
What is propylene glycol alginate (CAS: 9005-37-2)?
Answer
Propylene glycol alginate is a sodium salt of alginic acid esterified with propylene glycol. It has the chemical formula C6H10O22Na6 and is characterized by its thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying properties. Commonly used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, it is a biodegradable and non-toxic compound.
About
CAS No
9005-37-2
English Name
Propylene glycol alginate
Molecular Formula
(C9H14O70n
Molecular Weight
238.19786 g/mol
SMILES
COC1OC(C(OC2OC(CC(O)C2O)C(=O)OCC(C)O)C(O)C1O)C(O)=O
InChIKey
HYABUXOCWRXVTR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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