Carboxymethyl chitosan CAS 83512-85-0
Chemical name: Carboxymethyl chitosan
Synonymous names:CARBOXYMETHL CHITOSAN;CarboxylMethyl Chitosan;N-Carboxymethylchitosan
CAS No:83512-85-0
Molecular formula:C20H37N3O14
Molecular weight:543.51948
EINECS No:695-802-6
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Structural formula:
Product Description:
Items |
Specifications |
Results |
Appearance |
Off-white/light yellow powder solid |
Off-white powder solid |
Solubility in water |
Dissolve in deionized water |
conform |
Moisture |
<12.0% |
9.5 |
C.D |
≥70% |
88.5 |
D.A.C |
≥90% |
91 |
Mesh |
80 |
conform |
pH |
7.0 - 9.0 |
7.5 |
Viscosity mpa.s |
<100 |
18 |
Arsenic ppm |
<0.5 |
conform |
Pb(ppm) |
<1.5 |
conform |
Conclusion |
conform with specification |
Properties and Usage:
Carboxymethyl chitosan is a water-soluble derivative of chitosan. Due to its excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability and multifunctional chemical structure, it is used in medicine, food, cosmetics, agriculture and environmental protection.
1. Medicine: Carboxymethyl chitosan is used as a drug carrier, wound dressing and tissue engineering scaffold to support sustained-release drug delivery, promote wound healing and help cell growth.
2. Food: Carboxymethyl chitosan is used as a natural preservative, thickener and functional food additive to extend the shelf life and improve food quality.
3. Cosmetics: Carboxymethyl chitosan is used for moisturizing skin care and anti-aging, improving skin hydration and slowing down aging.
4. Agriculture and environmental protection: Carboxymethyl chitosan is used as a plant growth regulator and soil conditioner to enhance resistance to pests and diseases and improve soil structure; it is used to remove heavy metal and dye pollution in wastewater treatment.
5. Papermaking industry: Carboxymethyl chitosan enhances paper toughness and durability and improves paper quality.
Storage conditions: Stored in a cool&dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light/heat.
Packing: This product is packed in 25kg cardboard drums, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements