Description
Chitin is a kind of nitrogen-containing polysaccharide substance, which is an important component of crustacean of shrimp, crab and insects. Its chemical name is 8-2-acetylamino-2-deoxyd-glucan.
Applications
Chitin may be used as a viscosity/thickening agent or binder.
Quality
Requires purification prior to use as a substrate for chitinase.
Synonyms
Poly-(1→4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine