Product Description
| Product | Chitin |
| CAS | 1398-61-4 |
| Formula | (C8H13NO5)n |
| Synonym | b-Chitin, Chitin, Poly-(1?4)-?-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine |
Typical Product Specifications
| Insolubility | inwater, dilute acid, alkali and org. solvents |
| Molecular weight | 4-6 x 106 Da |
| Solubility | conc. hcl, h2so4 |
| Appearance | Light Yellow to Light Brown powder |
| Ash | 4.1% |
| Moisture | < 1% |
| Storage | Room temperature |
| Crystallinity | Amorphous |
| Form | Powder, < 250 ?m |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Use: ABRASIVE, BULKING |
| Class | Specialty Chemicals |
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