Dialdehyde starch
Dialdehyde starch is a polysaccharide derived by chemical modification from natural starch from wheat or corn. It is prepared by periodate oxidation of starch.[1]
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.127.976 |
| MeSH | Dialdehyde+starch |
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| (C6H8O5)n | |
| Appearance | White, opaque crystals |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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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
- Yu, Jiugao; Chang, Peter R.; Ma, Xiaofei (2010). "The preparation and properties of dialdehyde starch and thermoplastic dialdehyde starch". Carbohydrate Polymers. 79 (2): 296. doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.08.005.
- US patent 4001032, "Method of Making Nongelling Aqueous Cationic Dialdehyde Starch Compositions"
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