Chitin, Reagent Grade

Typical Properties
CAS	1398-61-4
Catalog	ACM1398614-6
Molecular Weight	203.19
Boiling Point	737.18 °C (rough estimate)
Melting Point	>300 °C (lit)
Flash Point	269.8 °C
Density	1.37 g/cm3
Solubility	It is soluble in concentrated formic acid and methane sulfonic acid, insoluble in water, organic solvents, weak acids and lyes.
Storage	Room Temp
Biological Source	Shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
Color	White to brown
Composition	(C8H13NO5)n
EC Number	215-744-3
Grade	Reagent Grade
Loss	< 10 % loss on drying
MDL Number	MFCD00466914
pH	6.5-7.5
Quality Level	200
Quantum Yield	70-90 %
Shipping	Room Temp
Stability	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Overview

Description

Chitin is a polysaccharide that exists in a variety of organisms, especially crustacean shells, and is widely distributed. There are hydroxyl groups, amino groups and strong intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds in the molecule of chitin, and the molecular weight ranges from hundreds of thousands to several million. Chitin has many unique properties such as biodegradability, cell affinity and biological effects. Therefore, they have been applied in wastewater treatment, food industry, textile, chemical industry, household chemicals, agriculture, bioengineering and medicine.

Features

·Wide adaptability
·Good affinity
·Good biocompatibility
·Low price
·Easy to modify
·Good mechanical strength

Application

·For identification and characterization of chitinases and chitin deacetylases
·For the manufacture of glucosamine and chitosan
·Drug sustained release, medical dressings, ophthalmic materials and pharmaceutical preparations