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Pharm-Rx Chitosan
- CAS Number
- 9012-76-4
- Chemical Name
- Chitosan
Product families
Applications
Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
- Other Drug & Care Solutions
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Pharmaceutical Actives & Precursors
- Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
- poliglusam
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Definition
Chitosan is an unbranched binary polysaccharide consisting of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucosamine units linked in a β(1→4) manner. Chitosan is obtained by partial deacetylation of chitin, which is extracted from the shells of edible shrimps and crabs suitable for human use. Its degree of deacetylation is NLT 70.0% and NMT 95.0%.
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Storage Information
Preserve in light-resistant and well-closed containers in a dry place, and store at a temperature below 30°.
- USP Reference Standards
- USP Chitosan RS
