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A0682

Sigma-Aldrich

Alginic acid sodium salt from brown algae

BioReagent, suitable for plant cell culture, low viscosity, powder

Synonym(s):

Algin, Sodium alginate

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
10171502
NACRES:
NA.72

biological source

algae (brown)

product line

BioReagent

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | plant: suitable

viscosity

4-12 cP, 1 % in H2O(25 °C)(lit.)

application(s)

agriculture

InChI

1S/C6H10O7.Na/c7-1-2(8)4(5(10)11)13-6(12)3(1)9;/h1-4,6-9,12H,(H,10,11);/q;+1/p-1/t1-,2-,3-,4?,6+;/m0./s1

InChI key

MSXHSNHNTORCAW-MPGIDXPLSA-M

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Application

Alginic acid, alginate, is an anionic polysaccharide distributed widely in the cell walls of brown algae. Alginate is biocompatible and gels in the presence of divalent cations such as calcium making it useful for cell encapsulation and immobilization. Immobilized cells have use in bioproduction and bioremediation processes.

Other Notes

A straight-chain, hydrophilic, colloidal, polyuronic acid composed of guluronic and mannuronic acid residues.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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