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85642

Sigma-Aldrich

Starch

from potato, acc. to Zulkowsky (starch, treated with glycerol at 190°C)

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(C6H10O5)n
CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21
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biological source

potato

form

powder

quality

acc. to Zulkowsky (starch, treated with glycerol at 190°C)

ign. residue

≤7% (as SO4)

loss

≤10% loss on drying

pH

6.5-7.5 (25 °C, 2% in H2O)

solubility

H2O: 20 mg/mL, clear, colorless

suitability

in accordance for sensitivity

application(s)

vitamins, nutraceuticals, and natural products

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General description

Starch is a biopolymer, that is naturally available. It is made up of amylose and amylopectin.

Application

Starch has been used as a substrate for:
  • amylase enzyme activity assays
  • determining α-glucanase enzyme
  • determining amylase and glucoamylase enzymes

suitable as amylase substrate and iodine indicator

Other Notes

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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