Hydroxypropyl Corn Starch

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For the Amylose derivative, m is about 300–1000.

DEFINITION

Hydroxypropyl Corn Starch is partially substituted 2-hydroxypropylether obtained from corn starch by a chemical modification of etherification with propylene oxide. In addition, this starch may be partially hydrolyzed using acids or enzymes to obtain thinned starch. It contains NLT 2.0% and NMT 7.0% of hydroxypropyl groups on the dried basis.

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