Chitosan (10 - 120 cps); from Aspergillus niger CAS 9012-76-4

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CAS: 9012-76-4

MF: [C₆H₁₁NO₄]n

MW: -

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Chitosan is a polysaccharide comprised of linked D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units. It is produced by the deacetylation of chitin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide. Chitosan is commercially used in agriculture as a biopesticide but has potential applications in the biomedical field due to its antibacterial properties. This product is derived from fungal chitin.

Product Categories	Carbohydrates, Natural Products, Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Chitin & Chitosan, Fungal Origin Chitin & Chitosan, Cosmetic Raw Materials
CAS RN	9012-76-4
Alternative CAS RN	-
EC Number	618-480-0
MDL Number	MFCD00161512
Storage Temperature	+20°C
Shipping Temperature	Ambient
Harmonised Tariff Code	3913900099

Physical Description	Off-white to light-yellow or pale tan powder
Solubility (1% in 1% acetic acid)	Clear to slightly turbid, colourless to pale yellow-brown solution
Viscosity (1% in 1% AcOH, 20°C)	10 - 120 cps
Ash	≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Arsenic (As)	≤ 2.0ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 1.0ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 0.5ppm
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 0.5ppm
Heavy Metals	≤ 20ppm
Degree of Deacetylation	≥ 85.0%
Source	Aspergillus niger
Specification Version	1.1