Chitin

• CAS: 1398-61-4
• Catalog Number: ACM1398614
• Category: Biomaterials
• Molecular Weight: 161.16
• Molecular Formula: (C8H13NO5)n
• Description: The monomers are identified as N-Acetyl-Amnioglucose. Chitin is a polysaccharide containing nitrogen in which monomers occur with the glycosidically linked components beta 1,4. It is the same coupling as glucose with cellulose, however in chitin the hydroxyl group of the monomer is replaced with an acetyl amine group. The resulting, stronger hydrogen bond between the bordering polymers makes chitin harder and more stabile than cellulose.
• Synonyms: (1,4)-N-acetyl-D-glucos-2-amine
• IUPAC Name: N-[(2R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
• Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)NC1[C@@H](OC(C(C1O)O)CO)O
• InChI: OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-WTZNIHQSSA-N
• InChI Key: InChI=1S/C8H15NO6/c1-3(11)9-5-7(13)6(12)4(2-10)15-8(5)14/h4-8,10,12-14H,2H2,1H3,(H,9,11)/t4?,5?,6?,7?,8-/m1/s1
• Boiling Point: 737.18 °C
• Melting Point: >300 °C(dec.)
• Flash Point: 269.8°C
• Density: 1.37g/ml
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, organic solvents, weak acids and lyes Soluble in concentrated formic acid and methane sulfonic acid, Strong acids split chitin into acetic acid and D-amino glucose (monomer of chitin), strong lyes split chitin into Acetic acid and chitosan.
• Appearance: White to beige solid
• Active Content: 80%
• Assay: 0.98
• Exact Mass: 221.09000
• Grade: PXPC
• Hazard Statements: Xi: Irritant
• H-Bond Acceptor: 6
• H-Bond Donor: 5
• Packaging: 1 ton
• Physical State: Solid
• Refractive Index: 1.6
• Safety Description: S24/25
• Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
• Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
• WGK Germany: 3

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of chitin?

The molecular formula of chitin is C8H15NO6.

What is the molecular weight of chitin?

The molecular weight of chitin is 221.21 g/mol.

What is another name for chitin?

Another name for chitin is N-Acetyl-beta-D-glucosamine.

What is the role of chitin?

Chitin has a role as a vulnerary, a human metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, and a mouse metabolite.

What is the structure of chitin?

Chitin is an aminoglycan consisting of beta-(1->4)-linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues.

What is the InChIKey of chitin?

The InChIKey of chitin is OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-FMDGEEDCSA-N.

What is the Canonical SMILES of chitin?

The Canonical SMILES of chitin is CC(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1O)CO)O)O.

What is the XLogP3 value of chitin?

The XLogP3 value of chitin is -1.7.

How many hydrogen bond donor counts are there in chitin?

There are 5 hydrogen bond donor counts in chitin.

What is the topological polar surface area of chitin?

The topological polar surface area of chitin is 119Ų.