Chitin CAS#: 1398-61-4; ChemWhat Code: 96154
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Chitin |
| Synonyms | SQUID PEN CHITIN;POLY(N-ACETYL-1,4-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSAMINE);POLY(N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE);POLY-N-ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE;POLY-(1,4-BETA-D-GLUCOPYRANOSAMINE);POLY-[1->4]-BETA-D-GLUCOSAMINE;POLY-[1->4]-BETA-N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE;POLY(D-GLUCOSAMINE) |
| CAS Registry Number | 1398-61-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H11NO4X2 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.16 |
| EINECS | 222-311-2 |
| Other Registry Numbers | ; |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | >300°C (dec.) |
| Storage | Room Temp |
| Solubulity | dilute aqueous acid (pH <6.5).: soluble |
| form | purified powder |
| Color | White |
| Water Solubility | insoluble |
| Merck | 14,2065 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Chitin(1398-61-4) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,Xn |
| R Phrase | 20/21/22-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 24/25-36-26 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | FM6300000 |
| F | 3 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 1398-61-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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