Chitosan has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses. It can be used in agriculture as a seed treatment and biopesticide, helping plants to fight off fungal infections. Chitosan has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses.
| Chitosan - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine) |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Polymers |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Viscosity | 20-300 Cps |
| Appearance (Colour) | Beige |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or chips |
| pH | 7-9 |
| Deacetylation | < 80% |
| Chitosan, Medium Molecular Weight - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine) |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Polymers |
| Viscosity | 200-800 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or chips |
| Solubility | dilute aqueous acid: soluble |
| Chitosan, High Molecular Weight - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine) |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Polymers |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or chips |
| Appearance (Colour) | Beige to off white |
| Deacetylation | 75%+ |
| Viscosity cps (C = 1%, 1% acetic acid) | 800 - 2000 cps |
| Chitosan, Low Molecular Weight - Specification | |
| Synonyms | Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine) |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Polymers |
| Grade | Synthesis |
| Mol wt | mol wt 50,000-190,000 Da (based on viscosity) |
| Viscosity | 20-300 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(25 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or chips |
| Appearance (Colour) | Faint beige to beige |
| Solubility | dilute aqueous acid: soluble |
| Chitosan from Shrimp Shells, Practical Grade | |
| Synonyms | Deacetylated chitin, Poly(D-glucosamine) |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Polymers |
| Grade | Practical Grade |
| Mol wt | 190000-375000 Da |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or chips |
| Appearance (Colour) | White to beige |
| Viscosity | >200 cP, 1 wt. % in 1% acetic acid(20 °C, Brookfield)(lit.) |
| Chitosan High Purity, Mv 110,000-150,000 | |
| Synonyms | Deacetylated chitin, KiOmedine-CsU® C, Poly(D-glucosamine) |
| Categories | Polymer science compounds, Polymers |
| Mol wt | Mv 110,000-150,000 |
| Appearance (Form) | Powder or chips |
| Appearance (Colour) | White to beige |
| Viscosity | 5-200 mPa.s (1% solution in 1% HAc) |
Safety Information
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