Starch, soluble extra pure is a high-purity, water-soluble starch (amylum) reagent suitable for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processes, analytical chemistry, buffer preparation and quality control. Derived from potato starch and meeting strict quality standards, it dissolves easily in water and serves as a carbon source and thickening agent in various analytical applications.
Starch, soluble extra pure (catalogue No. 101253 / 1.01253), is a high-quality soluble starch reagent supplied by MilliporeSigma / Merck. The product consists of a water-soluble form of starch (amylum) that dissolves readily and can be used in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and analytical laboratory settings. It is derived from potato starch and is processed to high purity standards suitable for regulated environments. The substance is often used in buffer and media preparation, formulation processes, and as a component in biochemical and analytical procedures.
Advantages
- High purity soluble starch suitable for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical applications.
- Dissolves readily in water facilitating uniform solutions.
- Versatile reagent for analytical buffer and culture media preparation.
- Consistent quality with documented specifications and certificates (COA/COQ available).
Technical specifications
| Chemical name | Starch, soluble extra pure |
| Chemical formula | (C₆H₁₀O₅)ₙ (polysaccharide) |
| CAS number | 9005-84-9 |
| pH (20 g/L at 25 °C) | 6.0–7.5 |
| Solubility (water) | ≈ 50 g/L |
| Bulk density | ≈ 300 kg/m³ |
| Typical applications | Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, buffer/media formulation, analytical reagent |
| Storage conditions | Store in a cool, dry place with no specific temperature limit. |
| Brand | Merck |
