Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Chitin (BR, used for chitinase analysis) |
| Catalog Number: | M10533 |
| CAS Number: | 1398-61-4 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | (C8H13NO5)n |
| Solubility: | Soluble in dilute aqueous acid (pH <6.5) |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | Chitin is a large, structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi, the exoskeletons of insects, and certain hard structures in fish and invertebrates. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |