Name: Propylene Glycol Alginate ( PGA )
Synonyms: N-4-[(2-Amido-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-6-terene)methylamino]benzoyl-L-glutamic acid; Vitamin B; Vitamin B11; Vitamin BC; Vitamin M; L-Pteroylglutamic acid; PGA
Molecular Formula:C19H19N7O6
Molecular Weight:441.40
CAS Registry Number:59-30-3
EINECS: 200-419-0
Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener used in food products. It is a food additive with
E number E405. Chemically, propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid, which is derived from kelp. Some of the carboxyl groups are esterified with propylene glycol, some are neutralized with an appropriate alkali, and some remain free.
Speciafication
| Product name |
Propylene Glycol Alginate ( PGA ) |
| Molar mass |
234.21 per structural unit (theoretical) |
| Appearance |
white to yellowish brown filamentous, grainy, granular or powdered forms |
| Solubility in water |
Soluble |
| Melting point |
250 ºC |