beta-(1,4)-2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose
Product Description
| Product | beta-(1,4)-2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose |
| CAS | 1398-61-4 |
| Formula | (C8H13NO5)n |
| Synonym | SQUID PEN CHITIN, POLY(N-ACETYL-1,4-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSAMINE), POLY(N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE), POLY-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE, POLY-(1,4-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSAMINE), POLY-[1->4]-BETA-D-GLUCOSAMINE, POLY-[1->4]-BETA-N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE, POLY(D-GLUCOSAMINE), Chitin |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 161.16 |
| EINECS | 222-311-2 |
| SMILES | N([C@@H]1[C@H](O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)CO)*O*[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](NC(C)=O)[C@H](O[C@@H]1CO)*O*[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](NC(C)=O)[C@H](O[C@@H]1CO)O)C(C)=O |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | beta-(1,4)-2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose is a Glucosamine polysaccharide; consists chiefly of NacetylDglucosamine residues; found in yeasts, fungi, marine invertebrates and arthropods beta-(1,4)-2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose uses and applications include: Biological research; source of chitosan; biological additive, bulking agent in cosmetics; humectant for hair care, skin care; viscous builder; film-former; thickener, stabilizer in foods Suggested storage of beta-(1,4)-2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose: Hygroscopic |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
| Function | Stabilizer, Additive |
| Industry | Cosmetic |
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