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ChemSpider |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.127.976 |
MeSH | Dialdehyde+starch |
CompTox Dashboard (
EPA)
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Properties | |
(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]