Compound Q&A
What industries use calcium alginate (CAS: 9005-35-0)?
Answer
Calcium alginate (CAS: 9005-35-0) is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug delivery systems, as a matrix for controlled-release formulations, and in wound healing applications. It is also utilized in the food industry for gelling and stabilizing properties, in the textile industry for fabric softening, and in the cosmetic industry for skincare products.
About
CAS No
9005-35-0
English Name
Calcium alginate
Molecular Formula
C18H24CaO19
Molecular Weight
584.4 g/mol
SMILES
C1(C(C(OC(C1O)OC2C(C(C(OC2C(=O)O)OC3C(C(C(OC3C(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O)O)C(=O)[O-])O)O.[Ca+2]
InChIKey
OKHHGHGGPDJQHR-YMOPUZKJSA-L
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
