Zein

Base Information

• Chemical Name: Zein
• CAS No.: 9010-66-6
• Molecular Formula: Unspecified
• Molecular Weight: 0
• Hs Code.: 35040090
• Mol file: 9010-66-6.mol

Synonyms:Zein;Albumex 232;Z 3625;Zein DP;

Chemical Property of Zein

Chemical Property:

• Appearance/Colour: Yellow or light yellow slice
• Melting Point: 266-283 °C
• PSA: 0.00000
• LogP: 0.00000
• Solubility.: Practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, and water; soluble in aqueous alcohol solutions, aqueous acetone solutions (60–80% v/v), and glycols. Also soluble in aqueous alkaline solutions of pH 11.5 and above.

Purity/Quality:

88-96%min ^*data from raw suppliers

Zein from Corn ^*data from reagent suppliers

Safty Information:

• Safety Statements: 22-24/25

MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Total 1 MSDS from other Authors

Useful:

• Uses: Paper coating, grease-resistant coating, label varnishes, laminated board, solid-color prints, printing inks, food coatings, microencapsulation, fibers. Zein is a corn protein produced from corn gluten meal. it lacks the amino acids, lysine and tryptophan, so it is not suitable as a sole source of dietary protein. it is insoluble in water and alcohols but is soluble in aqueous alcohols, glycols, and glycol ethers. it functions as a film and coating to provide a moisture barrier for nuts and grain products. it also functions as a coating for confections and a glaze for panned goods. Zein has been used as a biopolymer in electrospinning technique. It has also been used to blend starch involved in the manufacture of thermoplastic material.