C7170

Chitin from shrimp shells

practical grade, powder

• Synonym(s): Poly-(1→4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine
• CAS Number: 1398-61-4
• EC Number: 215-744-3
• MDL number: MFCD00466914
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• PubChem Substance ID: 24892942
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: shrimp (Pandalus borealis)
• grade: practical grade
• form: powder
• color: white to beige
• storage temp.: room temp
• SMILES string: CC(=O)N[C@@H]1[C@H](O)O[C@@H](CO)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O
• InChI: 1S/C8H15NO6/c1-3(11)9-5-7(13)6(12)4(2-10)15-8(5)14/h4-8,10,12-14H,2H2,1H3,(H,9,11)/t4?,5?,6?,7?,8-/m1/s1
• InChI key: OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-WTZNIHQSSA-N

Description

Application

Chitin from shrimp shells is suitable for analysis of chitinase. It is a polysaccharide composed of N-acetyl-D-glucomasine that can also be used for the manufacture of glucosamine and chitosan.

Chitin from shrimp shells, a long-chain polymer of a β-1,4 linked N-acetylglucosamine residues, may be used to study its physicochemical properties and role in the formation of arthropod exoskeletons. It may be used to identify and characterize chitinase(s) and chitin deacetylase(s) and as a control to study the structure of chitins from other species. It may be used in chitin asthma and allergy research. Chitin may be used as a viscosity/thickening agent or binder.

Analysis Note

Requires purification prior to use as a substrate for chitinase.

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves