Maltodextrin CAS No. 9050-36-6
Maltodextrin is a refined carbohydrate ingredient obtained through the partial hydrolysis of starch, commonly derived from corn. It is typically available as a white, mildly hygroscopic powder or granules and may also be supplied as an aqueous solution. The powder dissolves readily in water or disperses easily, producing a smooth texture with a mild, neutral flavor. Due to its functional versatility, maltodextrin is widely used in food processing as a bulking agent, texture modifier, and fat replacement ingredient. It can help provide body and mouthfeel in products such as salad dressings, dips, margarine, frozen desserts, extruded cereals, and snack foods. When used as a fat substitute, maltodextrin can help reduce the overall caloric contribution of a formulation, since it generally provides approximately 4 kcal per gram compared with approximately 9 kcal per gram from fat. Its performance depends on the formulation, starch source, and product specifications.
| Melting point | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| density | 1.81 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.673 |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| solubility | H2O: 0.1 g/mL hot, complete, yellow to very deep yellow |
| form | powder |
| color | yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00%. odorless |
| biological source | maize |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | ABSORBENT FILM FORMING BINDING SKIN CONDITIONING EMULSION STABILISING HAIR CONDITIONING |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Maltodextrin (9050-36-6) |
| InChI | InChI=1/C12H22O11/c13-1-3-5(15)6(16)9(19)12(22-3)23-10-4(2-14)21-11(20)8(18)7(10)17/h3-20H,1-2H2/t3,4,5-,6,7,8,9,10-,11+,12-/s3 |
| InChIKey | GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-CKGNGCRFNA-N |
| SMILES | C1(CO)O[C@H](O[C@H]2C(O)C(O)[C@@H](O)OC2CO)C(O)C(O)[C@@H]1O |&1:4,6,11,21,r| |
| LogP | -4.673 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 9050-36-6 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Maltodextrin (9050-36-6) |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | HH9450000 |
| F | 3 |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 35051000 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
Maltodextrin is a multifunctional ingredient widely used in pharmaceutical, food, nutritional, and personal care formulations. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it serves as a binder and diluent in tablet production through direct compression, wet granulation, and agglomeration processes. It can also function as a carrier for spray-dried oil-in-water emulsions, helping improve the delivery of poorly water-soluble active ingredients. Additionally, maltodextrin is suitable for aqueous tablet film-coating applications, while high-dextrose-equivalent (DE) grades can be incorporated into chewable tablets. In liquid formulations, it may help adjust viscosity and reduce sugar crystallization. Maltodextrin is also used in oral nutritional products as a carbohydrate source, providing energy in formulations designed to achieve a relatively low osmolarity compared with equivalent-calorie dextrose solutions. Beyond pharmaceutical applications, it is commonly incorporated into confectionery, processed foods, dietary nutrition products, and selected personal care formulations, where it contributes to product texture, stability, and formulation performance.
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