Thermo Scientific Chemicals Chitin

Description

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).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

Specifications

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: 500 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

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	215-744-3
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only