Chitin

Application Notes

Chitin, a β(1,4) polymer chain of N-acetyl-D glucosamine, is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize chitinase(s) and chitin deacetylase(s). Chitin may be used as a viscosity/thickening agent or binder.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Analysis of chitinase

SKU	02101334-CF
Alternate Names	Poly (N-acetyl-D-glucosamine); Poly-(1→4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine
Application Notes	Chitin, a β(1,4) polymer chain of N-acetyl-D glucosamine, is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize chitinase(s) and chitin deacetylase(s). Chitin may be used as a viscosity/thickening agent or binder.
Base Catalog Number	101334
CAS #	1398-61-4
EC Number	215-744-3
Format	Unbleached brown powder
Grade	Unbleached
Molecular Formula	C30H50N4O19
Molecular Weight	221.209 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
RTECS Number	FM6125000
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.