Chitosan

(C₆H₁₁NO₄)ₙ

IUPAC: Chitosan

CAS: 9012-76-4

Overview

Chitosan is derived from chitin in crustacean shells and is the second most abundant natural polysaccharide after cellulose. It has antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 11 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×11
6.9%
C
Carbon ×6
44.7%
N
Nitrogen ×1
8.7%
O
Oxygen ×4
39.7%

Uses

  • • Wound dressing
  • • Water purification flocculant
  • • Weight loss supplement
  • • Agricultural coating

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Made from shrimp and crab shell waste, turning seafood industry waste into valuable products

Properties

Type
organic
State
solid
Molar Mass
161.16 g/mol
Solubility
soluble in dilute acid

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chitosan?
Chitosan ((C₆H₁₁NO₄)ₙ) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Chitosan.
What is the molecular weight of Chitosan?
Chitosan has a molar mass of 161.16 g/mol.
What state is Chitosan at room temperature?
Chitosan is a solid at room temperature.
Is Chitosan organic or inorganic?
Chitosan is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Chitosan?
Chitosan ((C₆H₁₁NO₄)ₙ) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).