Chitin

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Product Description
Product
Chitin
CAS
1398-61-4
Formula
(C8H13NO5)n
Synonym
Chitin; Poly-(1?4)-?-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; b-Chitin
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
Chitin

Product Description
Product
Chitin
CAS
1398-61-4
Formula
(C8H13NO5)n
Synonym
Chitin; Poly-(1?4)-?-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; b-Chitin
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