Sodium Starch Glycolate is a commonly used super-disintegrant employed to promote rapid disintegration and dissolution of IR solid dosage forms. It is manufactured by chemical modification of starch, i.e., carboxymethylation to enhance hydrophilicity and cross-linking to reduce solubility.
General Information: –
CAS No – 9063-38-1
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight – C2H4O3·xNa·xUnspecified / 515.6862
Physical State – Solid
PubChem Substance ID – 47207535
Specifications: –
Appearance – White Powder
Melting point – >210°C (dec.)
Applications: –
Sodium starch glycolate is a commonly used super-disintegrant employed to promote rapid disintegration and dissolution of IR solid dosage forms. It is manufactured by chemical modification of starch, i.e., carboxymethylation to enhance hydrophilicity and cross-linking to reduce solubility.