Chitosan
Also known as: Poly(beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose), Poly(beta-(1,4)-D-glucosamine), Poliglusam, kytexm, seacuref, seacureplus, Deacetylated chitin, Chitosan from shrimp shells, HIGHMOLECULARWEIGHTCHITOSAN, LOWMOLECULARWEIGHTCHITOSAN, MFCD00161512
Chitosan (CAS 9012-76-4) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula (C6H13NO5)n and a molecular weight of 1526.46400 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 88ºC and a density of 1.75g/cm3. It is listed by 1 supplier, from 1.29 to 30.00 CNY. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 9012-76-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-25602-5
- Molecular Formula
- (C6H13NO5)n
- Molecular Weight
- 1526.46400 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 11/2/2026
| Supplier | Purity / Pack | Base Price | Unit Price | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In Stock | 低粘度：<200 mPa.s 500g | ¥645.00 | $0.19 /gBest ¥1.29/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g | |
In Stock | 中粘度200-400 mPa.s 500g | ¥645.00 | $0.19 /g ¥1.29/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g | |
In Stock | 高粘度>400 mPa.s 500g | ¥645.00 | $0.19 /g ¥1.29/g CNY | CN China MOQ 500g |
Physicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 88ºC |
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| Density | 1.75g/cm3 |
| Refractive Index | 1.7 |
| Additional Property | dilute aqueous acid (pH <6.5).: soluble |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Cheung RC, et al. Chitosan: An Update on Potential Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Applications. Mar Drugs. 2015 Aug 14;13(8):5156-86. [2]. Kong M, et al. Antimicrobial properties of chitosan and mode of action: a state of the art review. Int J Food Microbiol. 2010 Nov 15;144(1):51-63. [3]. Gibot L, et al. Anticancer properties of chitosan on human melanoma are cell line dependent.Int J Biol Macromol. 2015 Jan;72:370-9. [4]. Younes I, et al. Chitin and chitosan preparation from marine sources. Structure, properties and applications. Mar Drugs. 2015 Mar 2;13(3):1133-74. [5]. Yeh MY, et al. Effects of chitosan on xenograft models of melanoma in C57BL/6 mice and hepatoma formation in SCID mice. Anticancer Res. 2013 Nov;33(11):4867-73. [6]. Liu AB, et al. Therapeutic efficacies of chitosan against Pneumocystis pneumonia of immunosuppressed rat. Parasite Immunol. 2014 Jul;36(7):292-302 |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2932999099 |
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| Summary | 2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Chitosan?
The CAS number of Chitosan is 9012-76-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Chitosan?
Chitosan has molecular formula (C6H13NO5)n and molecular weight 1526.46400 g/mol.
Which suppliers offer Chitosan?
1 supplier(s) listed; reference unit price ¥1.29–30.00 /g.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Chitosan?
For Chitosan, Upstream Products: Chitin; Downstream Products: D-Glucosamine hydrochloride.
Data compiled from public chemical databases such as PubChem and supplier catalogs; supplier offers are provided by suppliers.
Last updated:
How to cite: Jingsj. "Chitosan (CAS 9012-76-4)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-25602-5 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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