Alginato de sodio

(C₆H₇NaO₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Sodium alginate

CAS: 9005-38-3

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 7 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Oxígeno O 6 15,9990
Sodio Na 1 22,9900

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×7
3,3%
C
Carbono ×6
33,3%
O
Oxígeno ×6
44,4%
Na
Sodio ×1
10,6%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
216,12 g/mol
Solubilidad
soluble

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Frequently Asked Questions

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