Sodium Alginate

(C₆H₇NaO₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Sodium alginate

CAS: 9005-38-3

Overview

Sodium alginate is a natural polysaccharide from brown seaweed used as a thickener, gelling agent, and in molecular gastronomy for spherification.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×7
3.3%
C
Carbon ×6
33.3%
O
Oxygen ×6
44.4%
Na
Sodium ×1
10.6%

Uses

  • • Food thickener (E401)
  • • Molecular gastronomy (spherification)
  • • Textile printing
  • • Dental impressions

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The technique of spherification in molecular gastronomy relies on alginate gelling with calcium

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
216.12 g/mol
Solubility
soluble

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Alginate?
Sodium Alginate ((C₆H₇NaO₆)ₙ) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium alginate.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Alginate?
Sodium Alginate has a molar mass of 216.12 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Alginate at room temperature?
Sodium Alginate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Alginate organic or inorganic?
Sodium Alginate is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Alginate?
Sodium Alginate ((C₆H₇NaO₆)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na).