8799. Starch, Soluble

Nomenclature

CAS number: 9005-84-9
Amylodextrin; amylogen.

Description and references

Prepd by treating potato or corn starch with dilute hydrochloric acid.

Properties

White, odorless, tasteless powder. Readily soluble in hot water; forms transparent mobile liquid.

Use

For determination of diastatic power of malt, etc.; as indicator in iodometric analyses.