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| MeSH | Dialdehyde+starch |
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Chemical formula
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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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Dialdehyde starch is a polysaccharide derived by chemical modification from starch. It is prepared by periodate oxidation of starch.[1]
It has found use in the paper industry, where in it has been shown to improve the wet strength of consumer products like toilet paper and paper towels.[2]
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Categories: [Starch] [Organic polymers]