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Chitin

pharmaceutical raw materials
Chitin structure

Chitin 

structure
  • CAS No:

    1398-61-4

  • Chemical Name:

    Chitin

  • Synonyms:

    Chitin;Chitan,N-acetyl-;Clandosan;Regitex FA;Kimitsu Chitin;Chitin Tc-L;SEC 1;Kimica Chitin F;North Chitin CG 2;α-Chitin;β-Chitin;γ-Chitin;C 7170;ChitoRem SC 20;ChitoRem SC 80;Beyond All Natural Plant Amendment;Taliderm;Talymed;HY 02;BiNFi-s SFo-10002;K 1262;C 0072;SFo 20002;BiNFi-s-SFo 20002;BiNFi-s-SFo 20010;XJH 2858;BiNFi-s SFo 2002;C 9213;Chitin L-PC;9043-70-3;191802-95-6;1548444-27-4

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Abrasive

Description

solidchitin: A polysaccharide comprisingchains of N-acetyl-d-glucosamine,a derivative of glucose. Chitin isstructurally very similar to celluloseand serves to strengthen the supportingstructures of various invertebrates.It also occurs in fungi.Chitin is the most abundant natural amino polysaccharide. It has a similar annual yield as cellulose. Chitin is a kind of highly valuable material in biomedical applications because of its high biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity as well a

Chitin Basic Attributes

221.20800

221.09000

32139000

Characteristics

119.25000

-2.68670

white to beige solid

0.26 g/cm3

>300°C (dec.)

522.4ºC at 760 mmHg

269.8ºC

1.6

dilute aqueous acid (pH <6.5): soluble

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.

0mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

3

R22

S24/25; S36; S26

UM6825000

Xi

Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Chitin Use and Manufacturing

A naturally occuring fibre found in the shells of shellfish. Used for the analysis of chitinase

Downstream Products

Drug Function and Efficacy

No specific mention of pharmacological effects from the above information

This ingredient has been used in drugs with the following functions (note: it does not mean that the ingredient itself has the following health functions)

Related Drugs

Registered Holders

  • PHARMA 73 SA

    United States United States
    Inactive

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