Cas No.：9005-35-0
Standard：

Calcium alginate, a polysaccharide extracted from kelp-like Phaeophyceae; formed by α-L-Mannuronic acid (M section) and β-D-Guluronic acid (G section) connected through 1,4-glucosidic bond. It’s shown in amorphous or fibrous powder with white to light yellow color, odorless, tasteless and non-toxic.
Molecular formula：[(C6H7O6) 2 Ca] n
Properties:
1. Calcium alginate is a divalent alginate;
2. Insoluble in water and organic solvents, indissolvable in ethanol, but slowly soluble in alkaline solution or calcium salt solution.
Applications:
a) Used in food additives---as calcium agents;
b) Industrial welding materials;
c) Used in formulation of food;
d) Medical gauze and medicine dressings.