Description

Amylose CAS NO 9005-82-7 is a linear polysaccharide composed of α-1,4 linked D-glucose units, representing a key structural component of starch. This biopolymer is valued for its ability to form strong, flexible films and its unique gelling and retrogradation properties, which are critical for texture and stability control. It is an essential material for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to modify rheology, create edible barriers, or develop encapsulation systems.

Application

• Food Science & Texture Modification: Used as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer to control texture in sauces, dressings, and low-fat products. Its retrogradation properties are key in baked goods and starchy foods.
• Edible & Biodegradable Films: Serves as a primary component for creating transparent, oxygen-barrier edible films and coatings for food preservation and packaging.
• Pharmaceutical Encapsulation: Employed in controlled-release drug delivery systems and as an excipient for tablet binding and film coating due to its digestibility and film-forming ability.
• Analytical & Research Reagent: Acts as a standard in chromatography and spectroscopy for starch analysis and as a substrate in enzymatic studies (e.g., with amylase).
• Adhesive & Binding Agent: Utilized in the production of corrugated cardboard, paper products, and water-soluble adhesives.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: A starting material for chemical modifications to produce esters, ethers, and cross-linked starches for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amylose
CAS No.	9005-82-7
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Amylose polysaccharide; α-Amylose; Linear starch; (1→4)-α-D-Glucan; Amylogen; Starch amylose; Amylose from potato; Amylose from corn; Amylose from maize
EINECS	232-685-9

Quality Control

Our Amylose is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, molecular weight distribution, and functional properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, amylose/amylopectin ratio, moisture, and viscosity are available upon request. We support compliance with relevant standards for food and pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Amylose Content)	≥ 70%
Moisture (Loss on Drying)	≤ 10.0%
Protein Content	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%
pH (in solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Viscosity	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.