- Dialdehyde starch
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Dialdehyde starch Dialdehyde starchSystematic name3-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxy-2-methylhexanedial[1]Identifiers CAS number 9047-50-1 PubChem 24776 ChemSpider 23162 MeSH Dialdehyde+starch Jmol-3D images Image 1 - COC(CC(CO)C(C)C=O)C=O
Properties Molecular formula C9H16O4 Molar mass 188.22 g mol−1 Exact mass 188.104859000 g mol-1 Appearance White, opaque crystals starch (verify) (what is: / ?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)Infobox references Dialdehyde Starch is based on a natural starch from wheat or corn that has been chemically modified.
There are many uses including the paper industry, where in it has been shown to improve the wet strength of consumer products. These products include toilet paper and paper towels.[2]
References
- ^ "Dialdehyde Starch - PubChem Public Chemical Database". The PubChem Project. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information.
- ^ http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/4001032/description.html
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