Properties
Description
Chondroitin sulfate is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan composed of a chain of alternating sugars (N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid).
Molecular Formula
(C14H21NO14S)n
Source
Sulfate bone glue salts extracted from shark bone
Form
White or slightly yellow acne powder
Purity
>95%, determined by HPLC.
Solubility
It is easily soluble in water and insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetic acid and acetone.
Identity
Confirmed by NMR and MS.
Applications
Chondroitine sulfate can be used for content determination, identification, and pharmacological experiments, etc.