GC0425 Chitin

Synonyms: Poly-(1→4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; Poly-(b1-4)-N-acetyl glucosamine/Poly-(a1-4)-N-acetyl glucosamine; (1,4)-N-acetyl-D-glucos-2-amine

Structure for Chitin (1398-61-4)

CAS: 1398-61-4

MF: [C₈H₁₃NO₅]n

MW: [203.19]n

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GC0425 Chitin

Synonyms: Poly-(1→4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; Poly-(b1-4)-N-acetyl glucosamine/Poly-(a1-4)-N-acetyl glucosamine; (1,4)-N-acetyl-D-glucos-2-amine

CAS: 1398-61-4 MF: [C₈H₁₃NO₅]n MW: [203.19]n

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Chitin is a polysaccharide naturally found in the exoskeletons of arthropods and is composed of β-1,4, linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units. The applications of chitin range from simply being a thickening agent to being used in the biomedical field due to its antimicrobial activity. It is also used to study chitinases and other related enzymes.

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Glentham Code

GC0425

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APIs Carbohydrates Biochemicals Natural Products Polysaccharides Chitin & Chitosan

CAS RN

1398-61-4

EC Number

215-744-3

MDL Number

MFCD00466914

Storage Temperature

+20°C

Shipping Temperature

Ambient

Harmonised Tariff Code

39139000

Physical Description

White to yellow-orange or tan powder

Ash

≤ 1.0%

Protein

≤ 1.0%

Water

≤ 10.0%

pH (1% in water)

6.0 - 8.0

Arsenic (As)

≤ 1ppm

Lead (Pb)

≤ 0.5ppm

Mercury (Hg)

≤ 0.1ppm

Cadmium (Cd)

≤ 1ppm

Particle Size

≤ 0.5mm

Specification Version

1.1

Not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture

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Characterization of glucose-crosslinked gelatin films reinforced with chitin nanowhiskers for active packaging development
Alaitz Etxabide, Paul A. Kilmartin, Juan I. Maté, Joaquín Gómez-Estaca
LWT, 112833, 154 (2022)

To find renewable and sustainable alternatives to reduce the severe environmental impact of single-use synthetic plastic packaging, glucose-crosslinked gelatin films containing different amounts of chitin nanowhiskers (CNWs) were prepared. CNWs were first prepared by acid hydrolysis of chitin from … read more

Influence of Chitin Nanocrystals on the Crystallinity and Mechanical Properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate) Biopolymer
Marta Zaccone, Mitul Kumar Patel, Laurens De Brauwer, Rakesh Nair, Maria Luana Montalbano, Marco Monti and Kristiina Oksman
Polymers, 562, 14(3) (2022)

This study focuses on the use of pilot-scale produced polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB) biopolymer and chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) in two different concentrated (1 and 5 wt.%) nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were compounded using a twin-screw extruder and calendered into sheets. The crystallization was… read more

Comparison of the Degree of Acetylation of Chitin Nanocrystals Measured by Various Analysis Methods
Murat Yanat, Ivanna Colijn, Kieke de Boer and Karin Schroën
Polymers, 294, 15(2) (2023)

Chitin and its derivate chitosan have versatile properties and have been used in various applications. One key parameter determining the functionality of chitin-based materials is the degree of acetylation (DA). For DA determination, NMR and FTIR spectroscopy are often considered to be the gold sta… read more

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Description: 125ml screw top UN powder bottle

Material: HDPE square white plastic bottle with screw closure

Dimensions: 60 x 60 x 106 (mm)

Nominal volume: 125 (ml)

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Weight: 36.079 g

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Description: 500ml screw top UN powder bottle

Material: HDPE square white plastic bottle with screw closure

Dimensions: 75 x 75 x 166 (mm)

Nominal volume: 500 (ml)

UN certified: Yes

Weight: 68.537 g

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Description: 1500ml screw top UN powder bottle

Material: HDPE square white plastic bottle with tamper evident screw closure

Dimensions: 127 x 127 x 218 (mm)

Nominal volume: 1500 (ml)

UN certified: Yes

Weight: 161.171 g

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Description: 3L plastic bucket with blue tamper evident lid

Material: Polypropylene pail. Contents double polythene bagged and sealed.

Dimensions: 200 x 200 x 138 (mm)

Nominal volume: 3000 (ml)

UN certified: No

Weight: 184.232 g

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Description: 7L plastic bucket wth blue tamper evident lid

Material: Polypropylene pail. Contents double polythene bagged and sealed.

Dimensions: 268 x 268 x 188 (mm)

Nominal volume: 7000 (ml)

UN certified: No

Weight: 432.192 g

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CAS: 1398-61-4 MF: [C8H13NO5]n MW: [203.19]n

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CAS: 1398-61-4 MF: [C₈H₁₃NO₅]n MW: [203.19]n