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448877

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Chitosan

medium molecular weight

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Synonym(s):
Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine)
CAS Number:
9012-76-4
MDL number:
MFCD00161512
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level

200

viscosity

200-800 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.)

solubility

dilute aqueous acid: soluble

InChI

1S/C56H103N9O39/c1-87-56(86)65-28-38(84)46(19(10-74)96-55(28)104-45-18(9-73)95-49(27(64)37(45)83)97-39-12(3-67)88-47(85)20(57)31(39)77)103-54-26(63)36(82)44(17(8-72)94-54)102-53-25(62)35(81)43(16(7-71)93-53)101-52-24(61)34(80)42(15(6-70)92-52)100-51-23(60)33(79)41(14(5-69)91-51)99-50-22(59)32(78)40(13(4-68)90-50)98-48-21(58)30(76)29(75)11(2-66)89-48/h11-55,66-85H,2-10,57-64H2,1H3,(H,65,86)/t11-,12-,13-,14-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,22-,23-,24-,25-,26-,27-,28-,29-,30-,31-,32-,33-,34-,35-,36-,37-,38-,39-,40-,41-,42-,43-,44-,45-,46-,47-,48+,49+,50+,51+,52+,53+,54+,55+/m1/s1

InChI key

FLASNYPZGWUPSU-SICDJOISSA-N

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Application

Chitosan may be used as a flocculant, in protein precipitation, encapsulating agent and aqueous thickener.
Forms gels with multivalent anions. Gives clear solutions that dry to strong, clear films.

Packaging

50, 250 g in poly bottle

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.

Physical form

75-85% deacetylated

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US),Eyeshields,Gloves

RIDADR

NONH for all modes of transport

WGK Germany

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Certificate of Analysis
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Certificate of Origin
How to enter Lot Number (COO)

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. What is the molecular weight range for Product 448877, Chitosan?

    The molecular weight is 190,000-310,000 based on viscosity

  4. What is the solubility of Product 448877, Chitosan? 

    Chitosan is insoluble in water or organic solvents.  Hazy solutions can be prepared in 1 M acetic acid (10 mg/ml), but extensive sonication may be required to fully suspend and dissolve the material.  It is also soluble in dilute acidic aqueous solvents.

  5. What are the molecular weights of the chitosan products you offer, Products 448869, 448877, and 419419?

    We offer three different sizes of chitosan.  Our low molecular weight chitosan (Product 448869) is 50,000-190,000 Da.  Our medium molecular weight chitosan (Product 448877) is 190,000-310,000 Da.  Our high molecular weight chitosan (Product 419419) is ~310,000 TO >375,000 Da.

  6. What are some uses for chitosan?

    Chitosan is a 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. Please note that Product No. 419419 is for research purposes only, not for cosmetic or drug use.

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