Product Name: Chitin
CAS: 1398-61-4
MF: C6H11NO4X2
MW: 161.16
EINECS: 215-744-3
Product Categories: Plant extracts; Carbohydrates; Animal extracts; Biochemical reagents - carbohydrates; Analytical reagent standard; Inorganic salts; Glycan; Biochemicals; Thickening agent; Other processing agents; Carbohydrates; Carbohydrates & Glucosides; Biochemistry; Polysaccharides; Sugars; Dextrins,Sugar & Carbohydrates; Oligosaccharides; Food processing aids; Food additives; API; Biochemicals and Reagents

Function
Chitin is a thickener, stabilizer, and tannin remover. Mainly used for juice, fruit wine, etc. to prevent discoloration and remove astringency. It can also be used as a binder, polishing agent, filler, film forming agent, and emulsifier.

Application
Chitin is an important raw material for the production of chitosan and glucosamine series products. Chitin and its derivatives have important applications in medicine, chemical industry, health food, and other fields, with broad application prospects. Used for the production of soluble chitin and glucosamine, can be used as additives in cosmetics and functional foods, and can be used to prepare photographic emulsions, etc.