Research grade chitosan, 1000-2000mpa.s

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Catalog Number	NAT-0079
Product Name	Research grade chitosan, 1000-2000mpa.s
Description	Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1→4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). 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. In winemaking, it can be used as a fining agent, also helping to prevent spoilage. In industry, it can be used in a self-healing polyurethane paint coating. In medicine, it is useful in bandages to reduce bleeding and as an antibacterial agent; it can also be used to help deliver drugs through the skin.
Product overview	High viscosity at 1% in 1% acetic acid, 20°C. DAC: >90%
Morphology & Appearance	White to Light Powder
Size	100g; 500g
CAS Number	9012-76-4
Source	Crab shell
Solubility	≥ 99% in acetic acid
Storage	Store at room temperature

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