Sodium Alginate

(C₆H₇NaO₆)ₙ

IUPAC: Sodium alginate

CAS: 9005-38-3

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Hydrogen H 7 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 6 15.9990
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

元素组成

C
33.3%
O
44.4%
Na
10.6%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

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).