Forms gels with multivalent anions. Gives clear solutions that dry to strong, clear films. 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,3 biomedical devices, and microcapsule implants for controlled release in drug delivery.
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Product Documents
Purity:>95.00%Appearance:A solid
Chemical Properties
CAS No.
9012-76-4
Synonyms
Chitosan from crab shells Deacetylated chitin Poly(D-glucosamine) 2-Amino-β-1,4-polyglucose 2-Amino-2-deoxy-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranan β-(1,4)-2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose Poly-(1→4)-β-D-glucosamine Poly-(1,4-β-D-glucopyranosamine)
SMILES
COC(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1OC2C(OC(C(C2O)N)OC3C(OC(C(C3O)N)O)CO)CO)CO)OC4C(C(C(C(O4)CO)OC5C(C(C(C(O5)CO)OC6C(C(C(C(O6)CO)OC7C(C(C(C(O7)CO)OC8C(C(C(C(O8)CO)OC9C(C(C(C(O9)CO)O)O)N)O)N)O)N)O)N)O)N)O)N)O
Molecular Formula
(C6H11NO4)n
Solubility
Soluble in 1M acetic acid (10 mg/ml); Soluble in acetic acid, adipic acid, formic acid, lactic acid, propionic acid and succinic acid.Insoluble in phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, neutral and alkaline media
Storage
2-8℃
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.
CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion
g/mol
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