| Name | alginic acid |
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| Synonyms |
β-D-Mannopyranuronic acid
MFCD00081309 |
| Description | Alginic acid is a natural polysaccharide, which has been widely concerned and applied due to its excellent water solubility, film formation, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Alginic acid induces oxidative stress-mediated hormone secretion disorder, apoptosis and autophagy in mouse granulosa cells and ovaries. Alginic acid has an inhibitory effect on histamine release. Anti-anaphylactic and anti-inflammatory properties[1][2][3]. |
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| In Vitro | Alginic acid (AA) is a kind of polysaccharide extracted from brown seaweeds and has been widely used in food industry[2]. |
| References |
| Density | 2.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
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| Boiling Point | 495.2±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 300 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C18H26O19 |
| Molecular Weight | 194.139 |
| Flash Point | 211.1±22.2 °C |
| Exact Mass | 194.042648 |
| PSA | 127.45000 |
| LogP | -2.88 |
| Appearance | Powder | White to pale yellow to beige |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±2.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.685 |
| Water Solubility | H2O: insoluble, but swells | Insoluble in water. |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Phrases | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Phrases | 24/25-36-26 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | AZ5775000 |