Almidón

(C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ

IUPAC: Starch

CAS: 9005-25-8

Descripción general

Starch is a polysaccharide that plants use to store energy. It consists of two polymers: amylose (linear) and amylopectin (branched). It is the most important carbohydrate in the human diet, providing about 50% of caloric intake in most populations.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 10 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110
Oxígeno O 5 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×10
6,2%
C
Carbono ×6
44,4%
O
Oxígeno ×5
49,3%

Usos

  • • Dietary staple (rice, wheat, potatoes, corn)
  • • Paper sizing and coating
  • • Textile stiffening
  • • Biodegradable packaging

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ The iodine starch test (turns blue-black) is one of the most well-known chemistry tests

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Generally safe
  • ⚠ Excessive refined starch intake linked to metabolic disease

Propiedades

Tipo
polymer
Estado
solid
Masa molar
162,14 g/mol
Densidad
1,5000 g/cm³
Solubilidad
insoluble (forms colloid in hot water)

También conocido como

Amylum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Almidón?
Almidón ((C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ) is a polymer compound with the IUPAC name Starch.
What is the molecular weight of Almidón?
Almidón has a molar mass of 162.141 g/mol.
What state is Almidón at room temperature?
Almidón is a solid at room temperature.
Is Almidón organic or inorganic?
Almidón is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Almidón?
Almidón ((C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Oxígeno (O).