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Dextrin type III, commercial grade, 500 g

Specifications

SKU	0216005790
Alternate Names	Starch Gum; Artificial Gum; Vegetable Gum; Pyrodextrin; Torrefaction dextrin
Application Notes	Dextrin is used in nutrition studies to understand the effects of fiber in diets on energy levels, intestinal flora, digestion and other physiological processes.
Auto Ignition	410 °C (Lit.)
Base Catalog Number	16005790
CAS #	9004-53-9
Density	1.45 g/mL (Lit.)
EC Number	232-675-4
Grade	Commercial Grade
Molecular Formula	(C₆H₁₀O₅)_n • xH₂O (Lit.)
Pack Size	500 g
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter
pH	3.5 - 4.5 (12% aq. soln.)
Preparation Method	Prepared from amylopectin by Hydrochloric acid hydrolysis: the amylopectin is roasted in vessels jacketed in hot oil - the oil is heated to 450 °C - at the same time HCl is added to the amylopectin - the acid plus the heat causes the molecular structure of the starch to change/polymerize. As the hydrolysis progresses, water solubility increases and color might develop.
RTECS Number	HH9450000
Solubility	12% water-soluble.
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

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