Chitin, Practical grade

Synonym: N-[(2R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide; Chitin from shrimp shells; Poly-(1-4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; Poly-N-acetylglucosamine

MDL: MFCD00466914
CAS Number: 1398-61-4
PubChem Substance ID: 24893190
PubChem CID: 6857375
NACRES: NA.25

Product Size

25 g; 100 g; 250 g; 500 g; 1 kg; 2.5 kg; Bulk

Price

Datasheet

MSDS

Properties

Description

Chitin can be used in research and industries for its biocompatibility. It has applications in wound healing, tissue engineering, water purification, and biodegradable materials, advancing various fields.

Molecular Weight

(203.19)_n

Molecular Formula

(C₈H₁₃NO₅)_n

Form

Powder

Purity

Reported

Applications

Chitin is a long-chain polymer of a β-1,4 linked N-acetylglucosamine residues, which can be used to study its physicochemical properties and role in the formation of arthropod exoskeletons.