E423 – OCTENYL SUCCINIC ACID MODIFIED GUM ARABIC

E423 Octenyl succinic acid modified gum Arabic is known to the FAO as a food additive.
E423 Octenyl succinic acid modified gum Arabic has E number E423, and is a chemical modification of gum arabic.
E423 Octenyl succinic acid modified gum Arabic is a free flowing powder at STP, and has off-white to light tan colour. 

CAS:    455885-22-0

Synonyms
GUMARABIC,HYDROGENOCTENYLBUTANEDIOATE;arabic gum hydrogen octenyl butane dioate

E423 Octenyl succinic acid modified gum Arabic has functionality as an emulsifier and is freely soluble in water.
E423 Octenyl succinic acid modified gum Arabic is the product obtained by the reaction of Acacia Seyal Gum with octenylsuccinic acid anhydride

Chemical Properties    
A cream-colored to white powder Produced from E423 Octenyl succinic acid modified gum Arabic by a process analagous to the production of modifed food starch.