0210133480
0210133410
0210133491
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IC10133491
IC0210133480
IC10133410
Chitin (from Crustacean chitin), brown powder, unbleached
Chitin
Chitin is a cellulose-like biopolymer consisting predominantly of unbranched chains of b-(1->4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose (also named N-acetyl-D-glucosamine) residues. It is found in fungi, yeasts, marine invertebrates and arthropods, where it is a principal component in the exoskeletons. May be regarded as a derivative of cellulose, in which the C-2 hydroxyl groups have been replaced by acetamido residues.
- Presentation: Brown Powder
- Format: Unbleached Brown Powder
Chitin, a β(1,4) polymer chain of N-acetyl-D glucosamine, is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize chitinase(s) and chitin deacetylase(s). Chitin may be used as a viscosity/thickening agent or binder.
Soluble in concentrated HCl, H3SO4 or anhydrous acetic acid; practically insoluble in water, dil. acids, dil. and concentrated alkalies, alcohol and other organic solvents. There are substantial variations in solubility.
Caution: Research Use Only (RUO).