acide alginique

Domaine: chimiechimie organique
Date: 1983

Définition :

Produit extrait des algues.

Notes :

Masse amorphe, gris jaunâtre; soluble alcali; insoluble éthanol, éther, acides.

Terme classé sous produits végétaux.

Emplois : émulsions; agent de dispersion; préparations adhésives.

Termes :

acide alginique n. m.
algine n. f.

Traductions

anglais
Date : 1983
Définition

A carbohydrate polymer of the polysaccharide type; its formula may be represented as (C₆H₈O₆)_n. Derived from brown algae, in which it is a component of the cell walls, it has many applications in the food industry as a thickener and protective colloid, and has even been used as a textile fiber.

Notes :

Numerous derivatives (calcium, sodium, and potassium alginates) are well known for their hydrophilic and gel-forming properties.

Extracted from seaweeds.

Termes :
1. alginic acid
2. algin
3. algic