PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 266-283°C |
| Density | 1.226 (25C) |
| solubility | Practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, and water;
soluble in aqueous alcohol solutions, aqueous acetone solutions
(60–80% v/v), and glycols. Also soluble in aqueous alkaline
solutions of pH 11.5 and above. |
| form | powder to crystal |
| color | White to Yellow to Orange |
| biological source | maize synthetic |
| Merck | 10119 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 9010-66-6 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Zeins (9010-66-6) |
Description and Uses
Paper coating, grease-resistant coating, label varnishes, laminated board, solid-color prints, printing inks, food coatings, microencapsulation, fibers.
