| Melting Point | 102.5°C |
| Color | Off-white to light yellow |
| Assay Percent Range | 85–98% |
| Linear Formula | (C₆H₁₁NO₄)ₙ |
| IUPAC Name | (1→4)-2-Amino-2-deoxy-β-D-glucan |
| Formula Weight | 1526.5 grams |
| percent purity | Typically ≥85% |
| Physical Form | Powder or flakes |
| Chemical Name or Material | Chitosan |
| 71853 |
Synonyms: chitosan, poliglusam, deacetylchitin, chicol, flonac c, flonac n, sea cure plus, kytex h, kytex m, kimitsu chitosan f
EINECSNumber : (8)-0579
RTECSNumber: FM6300000
TSCA: Yes
Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from chitin, which is a natural polymer found in the shells of crustaceans, such as shrimp and crab, and in the cell walls of fungi. It is produced by the deacetylation of chitin, which involves removing acetyl groups from the chitin molecule.
Chitosan is a biodegradable and biocompatible material with several unique properties such as antimicrobial activity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. These chitosan structure properties make it suitable for various applications including biomedical, agricultural, and environmental.
In the field of biomedical engineering, chitosan is used in wound healing, drug delivery, tissue engineering and as a coating for medical devices.
Chitosan is also used in agriculture as a biopesticide and soil conditioner, as it has been shown to have antifungal and antibacterial properties that can help protect crops from diseases and pests.
Chitosan is also used in environmental applications, such as water treatment and pollution control, in addition to its biomedical and agricultural applications.
Chitosan can be classified into different types based on its molecular weight, degree of deacetylation, and chemical modification. Some common types of chitosan are:
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