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Chitin, from squid, 5mm flakes CAS 1398-61-4

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Chitin, from squid, 5mm flakes CAS 1398-61-4
CAS: 1398-61-4
MF: [C8H13NO5]n
MW: [203.19]n
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Chitin is a polysaccharide naturally found in the beaks of cephalopods such as squid and is composed of β-1,4, linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units. The applications of chitin range from simply being a thickening agent to being used in the biomedical field due to its antimicrobial activity. It is also used to study chitinases and other related enzymes.

Product Categories Carbohydrates, Biochemicals, Natural Products, Polysaccharides, Chitin & Chitosan
CAS RN1398-61-4
Alternative CAS RN-
EC Number215-744-3
MDL NumberMFCD00466914
Storage Temperature+20°C
Shipping TemperatureAmbient
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