S4180

Starch from corn

practical grade

• Synonym(s): Corn starch, Starch from maize
• Linear Formula: (C₆H₁₀O₅)_n
• CAS Number: 9005-25-8
• EC Number: 232-679-6
• MDL number: MFCD00082026
• PubChem Substance ID: 24899593
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: corn
• Quality Level: 200
• grade: practical grade
• form: solid

Description

General description

Starch is a natural storage carbohydrate polymer produced by plants and varies in its form and function. It is considered as a macroconstituent of food and serves as an energy source. It is renewable and can be biodegraded. Glucose polymers, amylose and amylopectin forms starch molecule. Starch influences the food structure and quality. It is a native high amylose corn starch.

Application

Starch from corn has been used:

• in the preparation of test diet pellets
• to study the activity of recombinant β-amylase (BAM) proteins
• to study the amylopectin molecular structures and functional properties

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: nwg
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves