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Chitin Basic information
Product Name: Chitin
Synonyms: beta-chitin;chitina;SQUID PEN
CAS: 1398-61-4
MF: C6H11NO4X2
MW: 161.16
EINECS: 222-311-2

Mol File: 1398-61-4.mol
Chitin Structure
Chitin Chemical Properties
mp > 300°C (dec.)
storage temp. Room Temp

solubility dilute aqueous acid (pH <6.5).: soluble
form purified powder
Water Solubility insoluble
Merck 2065
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
EPA Substance Registry System Chitin(1398-61-4)

Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xi,Xn
Risk Statements 20/21/22-36/37/38
Safety Statements 24/25-36-26
WGK Germany 3
RTECS FM6300000
F 3

Application:

Food Field

Chitin can be used as food additives, thickeners, preservatives fruits and vegetables, fruit juice
clarifying agent, forming agent, adsorbent, and health food.
Medicine, health care products field