Chemical Name: Hydroxypropyl starch
Synonyms: Starch 2-hydroxypropyl ether; Hydroxypropyl starch ether; 2-Hydroxypropyl starch
Cas No.: 9049-76-7
Molecular Fomula: C24H42O21
Molecular Weight: 666.57768
Appearance: White Powder
Parameter | Hydroxypropyl Starch | Native Starch |
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CAS Number | 9049-76-7 | 9005-25-8 |
Appearance | White free-flowing powder | White powder |
Solubility | Cold water insoluble; forms transparent viscous colloid upon heating | Cold water insoluble |
Freeze-Thaw Stability | ≥5 cycles without syneresis | ≤2 cycles |
Viscosity Stability (pH 3-9) | ±5% variation | ±25% variation |
Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O₂·x
Molecular Weight: 780.76 g/mol (average)
Substitution Degree: 0.05-0.15 (food grade)
Industry | Application | Performance Benefit |
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Food Manufacturing | Frozen desserts, sauces, ready meals | Ice crystal inhibition, texture preservation |
Pharmaceuticals | Tablet disintegrant, capsule material | 30-60 second disintegration time |
Paper Coating | Surface sizing agent | Ink absorption rate: 15-20 g/m² |
Textile Processing | Warp sizing composition | 30% reduction in fiber breakage |
Challenge: Reduce ice crystal formation in dumplings during -18°C storage
Solution: 0.8% HPS in dough formulation
Result: 60% reduction in product rejection rate
Challenge: Develop vegan capsule alternative to gelatin
Solution: HPS-based capsule shells (size 00)
Result: 45-second disintegration meeting USP requirements
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