| 中文名称 | 海藻酸钾 |
| 英文名称 | POTASSIUM ALGINATE |
| CAS号 | 9005-36-1 |
| 分子式 | C12H16K2O13 |
| 分子量 | 446.44424 |
| EINECS号 | 000-000-0 |
| 溶解度 | Potassium alginate is soluble in water, dissolving toform a viscous hydrophilic colloidal solution. It is insoluble inethanol (95%) and in hydroalcoholic solutions in which thealcohol content is greater than 30% by weight; also insoluble inchloroform, ether, and acids having a pH lower than about 3.When preparing solutions of potassium alginate it is importantto ensure proper dispersion of the particles, as poor dispersionwill lead to the formation of large lumps of unhydrated powderand significantly extended hydration times. |
| 气味 (Odor) | 无味 |
| 海关编码 | 3913100000 |
| 毒害物质数据 | 9005-36-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
海藻酸钾为白色至微黄色纤维状或颗粒状粉末,几乎无臭、无味,溶于水,不溶于乙、乙醚或氯仿等。水溶液呈中性。

因为具有降低血糖、血脂和胆固醇的功效,海藻酸钾主要被应用在食品和医药行业。同时,海藻酸钾也是牙科印模及面膜的良好软基料,近年来逐渐被应用于日用化妆品行业。
海藻用碱处理后,加硫酸得海藻酸,再加入碳酸钾或氢氧化钾制得。