TCI C0072 Chitin (CAS 1398-61-4) is a natural β-1,4-linked polysaccharide of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine found in crustacean shells, insect exoskeletons, and fungal cell walls. It is commonly used as a raw material for chitosan production, a substrate for chitinase assays, and a starting material for biomaterials and adsorbents. TCI supplies the polymer in 25 g and 250 g pack sizes for laboratory and preparative-scale work. Store it in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, and wear a dust mask when handling the fine powder.
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- KENNEDY et al. (1994). Chitin EnzymologyEdited by R.A.A. Muzzarelli, European Chitin Society, Ancona, 1993. xiv + 508 pp. Carbohydrate Polymers doi:10.1016/0144-8617(94)90165-1
- Gupta (2014). Mechanical Properties of Cellulose and Chitin einforced Epoxy Composites. Journal of Chitin and Chitosan Science doi:10.1166/jcc.2014.1082
- Jayakumar (2013). Welcome to the Journal of Chitin and Chitosan Science. Journal of Chitin and Chitosan Science doi:10.1166/jcc.2013.1001
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