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Starch, pregelatinized

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Molecular structure for Starch, pregelatinized

Chemical identity

English nameStarch, pregelatinized
English synonymsPregelatinized starch;Pre-gelatinized starch;Alpha starch
Chinese name预糊化淀粉
Chinese synonyms预胶化淀粉;α-淀粉;预糊化淀粉
Chemical categoryDrilling Chemicals
CAS No.9005-25-8
EINECS No.Not provided
Molecular formula(C6H10O5)n
Molecular weightNot provided
PubChem structure images are reference depictions, not proof of composition, purity, grade, or regulatory status. Mixtures and polymers may not have a single representative structure.

Technical indicators

Moisture ≤10.0%; ash ≤0.5%; pH (10% aqueous suspension) 5.0–8.0; cold water solubility according to grade

Performance characteristics

White to off-white powder, cold-water soluble, good thickening and binding properties

Application scenarios

Drilling fluid additive, food thickener, pharmaceutical excipient, papermaking, textile sizing