Properties
Description
The quaternization of the main amine boosts chitosan's water solubility and keeps it soluble throughout a wide pH range.
Molecular Formula
(C12H25N2O5Cl)n (C8H13NO5)m
Purity
Reported, 50% quaternizated.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Applications
Cationically modified chitosan, such as N-(2-Hydroxy)propyl-3-trimethyl ammonium chitosan chloride (HTCC), has outstanding antibacterial and immunostimulant properties.
