Thermo Scientific Chemicals Chitin

A long-chain polymer of a N-acetylglucosamine

Chitin is used in the analysis of Chitinase. It is plays a role in the formation of arthropod exoskeletons. Chitin can be processed further into different derivatives. The two main derivatives are chitosan and amino glucose. other applications in cosmetics include as carboxymethyl chitin (moisturizers, changes flow properties), antistatic effect due to cationic properties (hair products), as antibacterial and antifungal agents and for treatment of mucous membranes, in tumor therapies, in micro surgery, neurosurgery, for treatment of chronic wounds, ulcers and bleeding (chitin powder).

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Applications
Chitin is used in the analysis of Chitinase. It is plays a role in the formation of arthropod exoskeletons. Chitin can be processed further into different derivatives. The two main derivatives are chitosan and amino glucose. other applications in cosmetics include as carboxymethyl chitin (moisturizers, changes flow properties), antistatic effect due to cationic properties (hair products), as antibacterial and antifungal agents and for treatment of mucous membranes, in tumor therapies, in micro surgery, neurosurgery, for treatment of chronic wounds, ulcers and bleeding (chitin powder).

Solubility
It is soluble in concentrated formic acid and methane sulfonic acid, insoluble in water, organic solvents, weak acids and lyes.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS

1398-61-4

Molecular Formula

(C8H13NO5)nC16H28N2O11

MDL Number

MFCD00466914

Synonym

chitin from shrimp shells, n-2r-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-hydroxymethyl oxan-3-yl acetamide, chitin from shrimp shells, practical grade, powder, chitin from shrimp shells, vetec tm reagent grade, chitin from shrimp shells, practical grade, coarse flakes, chitin from shrimp shells, bioreagent, suitable for analysis of chitinase, purified powder

Color

White

Quantity

100 g

Merck Index

14,2065

Solubility Information

It is soluble in concentrated formic acid and methane sulfonic acid,insoluble in water,organic solvents,weak acids and lyes.

Formula Weight

209.19

Physical Form

Powder

Chemical Name or Material

Chitin

EINECSNumber

215-744-3

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

EINECSNumber

215-744-3

TSCA

Yes

Recommended Storage

Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only