Chitosan

(C₆H₁₁NO₄)ₙ

IUPAC: Chitosan

CAS: 9012-76-4

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 11 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 4 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×11
6,9%
C
Carbon ×6
44,7%
N
Nitrogen ×1
8,7%
O
Oxygen ×4
39,7%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
161,16 g/mol
Löslichkeit
soluble in dilute acid

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).