Technical Data Sheet

Product Name CHITIN Extra Pure (flakes)
CAS Number 1398-61-4
Molecular Formula (C8H13NO5)n
Catalogue No. AL0436B
Molecular Weight ~400 g/mol (for polymer with ~400 repeat units)
Grade Assay/Purity Specification Melting/Boiling Point Moisture/LOD Residue on Ignition Related Substances Solubility
Extra Pure ≥ 95% Not applicable ≤ 5% ≤ 1% None detected Insoluble in water
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