Chitosan
ALDRICH/417963 - from shrimp shells, practical grade
Synonym: Deacetylated chitin; Poly(D-glucosamine)
CAS Number: 9012-76-4
MDL Number: MFCD00161512
Product Type: Chemical
biological source | shrimp shells |
form | solid |
grade | practical grade |
InChI | 1S/C56H103N9O39/c1-87-56( |
InChI key | FLASNYPZGWUPSU-SICDJOISSA |
mol wt | 190000-375000 Da |
solubility | 1 M acetic acid: 10 mg/mL |
viscosity | >200 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(20 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
Application: | Forms gels with multivalent anions. Gives clear solutions that dry to strong, clear films. |
Features and Benefits: | Biocompatible, antibacterial and environmentally friendly polyelectrolyte with a variety of applications including water treatment, chromatography, additives for cosmetics, textile treatment for antimicrobial activity, novel fibers for textiles, photographic papers, biodegradable films, biomedical devices, and microcapsule implants for controlled release in drug delivery. |
Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
Physical form: | ≥ 75% deacetylated |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | nwg |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |