Properties
Description
Medium-molecular-weight chitosan can be used in agriculture as a natural pesticide and plant growth enhancer.
Molecular Weight
250~300 kDa
Purity
Reported, 90.1% deacetylated.
Solubility
Insoluble in water; Soluble in acetic acid (0.50%, 1.0%, etc.).
Applications
Medium-molecular-weight chitosan can be used in wastewater treatment for its ability to remove heavy metal ions.
