Chitosan, from squid CAS 9012-76-4

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CAS: 9012-76-4

MF: [C₆H₁₁NO₄]n

MW: ~580,000

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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 squid.

Product Categories	Carbohydrates, Biochemicals, Natural Products, Polysaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Chitin & Chitosan
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	White to light-brown, or light-yellow powder
Degree of Deacetylation	≥ 90%
Ash	≤ 1.0%
Viscosity	10 - 100 cps
Water	≤ 10.0%
Solubility (in acetic acid)	≥ 99%
pH	6.0 - 8.0 (1% in 1% acetic acid, 20°C)
Arsenic (As)	≤ 1.0mg/kg
Lead (Pb)	≤ 0.5mg/kg
Mercury (Hg)	≤ 0.1mg/kg
Particle Size	≤ 0.5mm
Microbiological Counts	E. coli: ≤ 3 MPN/g
	Salmonella spp.: Absent
	Yeast and Moulds: ≤ 100 CFU/g
	Total Plate Count: ≤ 1000 CFU/g
Specification Version	1.1