Chitosan, Purified Powder MW ~15,000
CAS Number:
9012-76-4
In stock
Polysciences' Chitosan, poly(D-glucosamine), is a highly pure multifunctional cationic polymer prepared by deacetylation of chitin. It is odorless and colorless product with minimum 85% degree of deacetylation.
Chitosan has great potential in biomedical applications due to its excellent non-cytotoxicity profile, biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-allergenicity, mucoadhesive property and ease of modification. It is soluble in water at low (4-6) pH and variety of acids, but insoluble at neutral and alkaline pH values.
Shipping Requirements:
None
Viscosity:
1% solution >90 cPs
Solubility:
dilute organic and inorganic acids.
Molecular Weight:
~15,000
Kievit, F. M. et al. Chitosan–alginate 3D scaffolds as a mimic of the glioma tumor microenvironment. Biomaterials 31, 5903–5910 (2010). doi:10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.03.062
Williams, S. J. et al. Adhesion of pancreatic beta cells to biopolymer films. Biopolymers 91, 676–685 (2009). doi:10.1002/bip.21196
Hazards:
Harmless-use normal precautions
Handling:
Exercise normal care
Storage:
Store at room temperature
