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Pharm-Rx Chitosan

Pharm-Rx Chemical Corp. Chitosan is a food ingredient that functions as a shelf life enhancer. Its ingredient list includes chitosan, known for its beneficial properties.

Ingredient Name: Chitosan

Functions: Shelf Life Enhancer

Enhanced TDS

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
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Definition

Chitosan is an unbranched binary polysaccharide consisting of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and D-glucosamine units linked in a β(1→4) manner. Chitosan is obtained by partial deacetylation of chitin, which is extracted from the shells of edible shrimps and crabs suitable for human use. Its degree of deacetylation is not less than 70.0% and not more than 95.0%.

Chemical Structure

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Applications & Uses

Regulatory & Compliance

USP Reference Standards

USP Chitosan RS

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Preserve in light-resistant and well-closed containers in a dry place, and store at a temperature below 30°.