Chitosan
ALDRICH/448869 - low molecular weight
Synonym: Deacetylated chitin; Poly(D-glucosamine)
CAS Number: 9012-76-4
MDL Number: MFCD00161512
Product Type: Chemical
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C56H103N9O39/c1-87-56( |
InChI key | FLASNYPZGWUPSU-SICDJOISSA |
mol wt | 50,000-190,000 Da (based on viscosity) |
solubility | dilute aqueous acid: soluble |
viscosity | 20-300 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
Application: | Chitosan may be used as a flocculant, in protein precipitation, encapsulating agent and aqueous thickener. |
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: | 50, 250 g in poly bottle |
Physical form: | 75-85% deacetylated |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | nwg |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
UNSPSC | 12352201 |