Chitosan from shrimp shells
SIGMA/50494 - low-viscous
Synonym: Poliglusam
CAS Number: 9012-76-4
MDL Number: MFCD00161512
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | shrimp shells |
| color | yellow |
| form | powder |
| ign. residue | ≤2% (as SO4) |
| impurities | ≤1% insoluble matter |
| InChI | 1S/C56H103N9O39/c1-87-56( |
| InChI key | FLASNYPZGWUPSU-SICDJOISSA |
| loss | ≤10% loss on drying |
| Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
| SMILES string | N([C@H]1[C@@H](O[C@@H]([C |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| viscosity | <200 mPa.s, 1 % in acetic acid(20 °C) |
| Application: | Biocompatible, antibacterial and environmentally friendly polyelectrolyte with a variety of applications including water treatment, chromatography, additives for cosmetics, textile treatment for antimicrobial activity, novel fibers for textiles, photographic papers, biodegradable films, biomedical devices, and microcapsule implants for controlled release in drug delivery. |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Polysaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

