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Chitosan

Chitosan chemical structure
CAS Number9012-76-4
FormulaN/A

What is Chitosan?

Chitosan is a chemical compound with CAS number 9012-76-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Forms gels with multivalent anions. Gives clear solutions that dry to strong, clear films.

Specifications

Assay/Purity

≥75% (deacetylated)

Impurities

≤1% insoluble matter

Solubility

acetic acid: water: soluble10 mg/mL, hazy (with extensive sonication)
H2O: insoluble
organic solvents: insoluble

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