Name:

Chitosan (Related Reference)

EINECS:

222-311-2

Molecular Formula:

Unspecified

CAS Registry Number:

9012-76-4

Synonyms:

Flonac C; Chitosan H; Marinkaito F 05N; Marinkaito F 05S; KW 5; TKS 250N; Sea Cure 123; FCM 117; SK 10 (polysaccharide); HC 1 (polysaccharide); North Chitosan MC 1; OTS 2; Sea Cure 143; SK 200; Sea Cure 340; HI-DENSITY CHITOSAN; Chitopearl BCW 3505; Chiton (molluscan common name)Chitopearl 3510; Chitopearl BCW 3507; Hiset KW 5; WOT Recovery Floc T; Kytex M; Sea Cure 243; Chitosan EL; Hydagen HCMF; Profloc 320;

InChI:

InChI=1S/C6H13NO5/c7-3-5(10)4(9)2(1-8)12-6(3)11/h2-6,8-11H,1,7H2/t2-,3-,4-,5-,6-/m1/s1

Molecular Structure:

This structure is also available as a 2d Mol file

Chemical Properties

Appearance:

faintly beige solid

Molecular Weight:

179.17112

Density:

1.75g/cm³

Melting Point:

88 deg C

Storage Temperature:

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Refractive index:

1.7

Solubility:

insoluble in water

Stability:

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Usage:

Claimed to have the ability to retain fats and cholesterol in the stomach.