Chitosan

CAS9012-76-4

Chitosan (CAS 9012-76-4, C6H11NO4X2) is supplied by ChemSigma for research and manufacturing, with specification, analytical methods and batch documentation available on request.

Chemical structure of Chitosan
C6H11NO4X2 · 161.16 g/mol
CAS No.
9012-76-4
Formula
C6H11NO4X2
Mol. weight
161.16 g/mol
Appearance
white Powder

Chemical Specifications

Identifiers

CAS number 9012-76-4
Product name Chitosan
Chinese name 壳聚糖
Synonyms POLY(BETA-(1,4)-2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE)
Chinese synonyms 2-氨基-β-1,4-葡聚糖; 胺聚糖; 甲壳胺; 聚D-葡糖胺; 1,4-2-氨基-脱氧-β-D-葡聚糖; B -(1→ 4 )-2-脱氧-D-葡聚糖; β-1,4-聚-葡萄糖胺; 壳糖葡糖胺
Molecular formula C6H11NO4X2
Molecular weight 161.16 g/mol
EC number 222-311-2

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance white Powder

Applications

White amorphous transparent material, nitrogen about 9%, tasteless odourless. Thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent, binder. Also used in acid, mouldproof in surface can form a transparent half osmosis membrane. Used in salted, baking products, bread, oily food etc. Mainly used in food, medicine, agricultural seed, daily chemical, industrial wastewater treatment and other industries. Shell sugar with improvement of immunity, activate cells, prevent cancer, fall hematic fat, fall blood pressure, anti-aging, and regulate the environmental effects, and can be used in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, food field. In the environmental protection field chitosan can be used for sewage treatment, protein recycling, water purification, etc. Functional material field, chitosan can be used for membrane materials, carrier, absorbent, fiber, medical material. Textile field, chitosan can be used for fabrics collation, health care underwear, papermaking assistant, etc. Agricultural field can be applied to feed additives, seed treatment, soil improvement, fruit anti-staling. In tobacco areas, chitosan is the good performance of tobacco slice glue, and can improve the taste, non-toxic combustion odorless etc. Characteristics

Packaging, Storage & Transport

Available pack sizes 5kg, 1kg, 500g, 100g, 50g, 10g

Read the current safety data sheet before handling. Packaging can be adapted to the order quantity and destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Chitosan?

The CAS Registry Number of Chitosan is 9012-76-4. Chitosan is also known as POLY(BETA-(1,4)-2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE).

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chitosan?

The molecular formula of Chitosan is C6H11NO4X2, and its molecular weight is 161.16 g/mol.

What is Chitosan used for?

White amorphous transparent material, nitrogen about 9%, tasteless odourless. Thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent, binder. Also used in acid, mouldproof in surface can form a transparent half osmosis membrane. Used in salted, baking products, bread, oily food etc. Mainly used in food, medicine, agricultural seed, daily chemical, industrial wastewater treatment and other industries. Shell sugar with improvement of immunity, activate cells, prevent cancer, fall hematic fat, fall blood pressure, anti-aging, and regulate the environmental effects, and can be used in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, food field. In the environmental protection field chitosan can be used for sewage treatment, protein recycling, water purification, etc. Functional material field, chitosan can be used for membrane materials, carrier, absorbent, fiber, medical material. Textile field, chitosan can be used for fabrics collation, health care underwear, papermaking assistant, etc. Agricultural field can be applied to feed additives, seed treatment, soil improvement, fruit anti-staling. In tobacco areas, chitosan is the good performance of tobacco slice glue, and can improve the taste, non-toxic combustion odorless etc. Characteristics

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