Description

Pectinate is a versatile polysaccharide derivative, primarily the calcium or sodium salt of pectin, widely utilized for its gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This compound is essential for modifying texture and controlling rheology in a diverse range of industrial formulations. Key industries that rely on Pectinate CAS NO 9047-18-1 include food science, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic manufacturing, where consistent performance and purity are paramount.

Application

• Food Industry: Acts as a gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer in jams, jellies, fruit preparations, yogurts, and dessert gels.
• Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and as a matrix for controlled-release drug delivery systems.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a film-forming agent, viscosity modifier, and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a scaffold material in tissue engineering and wound healing applications due to its biocompatibility.
• Industrial Applications: Employed as a thickener in textile printing pastes and other specialty chemical formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pectinate
CAS No.	9047-18-1
Molecular Formula	(C6H7O6R)n (R = Ca, Na, etc.)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Pectin, Calcium Salt; Calcium Pectinate; Sodium Pectinate; Pectic Acid, Calcium Salt; E 440; Poly(1,4-α-D-galacturonide); Pectin Gum; Citrus Pectin Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pectinate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with relevant industry standards, including Food Chemical Codex (FCC) and pharmaceutical-grade requirements where applicable. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and performance parameters. We support customer-specific quality audits and documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Pectin)	Min. 65%
Loss on Drying	Max. 12.0%
Ash Content	Contact for details
pH (1% Solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Gel Strength	Customer specification
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Max. 10 ppm

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