Certificate of Analysis

 
Product Name: Chitosan (≥95% deacetylated, MW 50000-60000)
Catalog Number: M58467
CAS Number: 9012-76-4
Physical and Chemical Properties
Formula: (C6H11NO4)n
Form: Solid
Storage: Powder          -20°C   3 years ;  4°C   2 years
In solvent       -80°C   6 months ;  -20°C   1 month
Chemical Structure: Chitosan (≥95% deacetylated, MW 50000-60000) Structure
Analytical Data
QC Standard: ≥95% deacetylated, MW 50000-60000
H-NMR: Consistent with structure
Product Information
Description: Chitosan (≥95% deacetylated, MW 50000-60000) is a polycationic linear polysaccharide derived from chitin .Chitosan is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, biocompatible, biodegradable, and possesses anti-tumor, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and antioxidant activities.Chitosan can be used in studies related to drug delivery and cell transfection.
   
Stability and Solubility Advice: Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide.
We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details.