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419680

Maltodextrin

Synonym(s):

Dextrin, High DE Maltodextrin, MLD, Maltodextrin Powder, Starch Hydrosylate

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
EC Number:
232-940-4
MDL number:
Technical Service
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biological source

corn

Quality Segment

description

dextrose equivalent 15.0 - 20.0

form

powder

mp

240 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

O[C@@H]([C@H](O)[C@@H](O)C=O)[C@H](O)CO

InChI

1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6+/m0/s1

InChI key

GZCGUPFRVQAUEE-SLPGGIOYSA-N

General description

Maltodextrin is a saccharide polymer that can be classified as a carbohydrate. It can be produced by acid hydrolysis of the starch. The powdered material formed after purification and spray drying can be used in a variety of food and beverage products. It can be used as a good source of energy in food products with a value of 16 kJ/g.

Application

Maltodextrin can be used as a binding additive for 3D printing manufacturing. It can be used as a forming agent in the preparation of soya bean sprout extract.

Features and Benefits

  • High purity grade for sensitive applications due to its consistent quality and minimal impurities.
  • Biocompatible - Safe for use in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications due to its non-toxic nature.
  • Supplied in powder form, for easy handling, storage, and seamless integration into dry formulations or reconstitution in solution.
  • High Dextrose Equivalent (15-20) high solubility in water for formulation requiring quick dissolution


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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