Identification

Namechitosan
IUPACmethylN-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-5-[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-
CAS Number9012-76-4
FDA UNII82LKS4QV2Y
Molecular FormulaC56 H103 N9 O39
Molecular Weight1526.46871000
MDL NumberMFCD00161512

Regulatory

FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, NoticesGRN 443
FEMA Number4946
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances

Physical Properties

Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Flash Point 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w) -11.706 (est)

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesfilm formers

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryfood additive and cosmetic agents
Recommendation for chitosan usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods1500.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)1500.00000
beverages(alcoholic)1500.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese1500.00000
chewing gum1500.00000
condiments / relishes1500.00000
confectionery froastings1500.00000
egg products-
fats / oils1500.00000
fish products1500.00000
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings1500.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies1500.00000
hard candy-
imitation dairy1500.00000
instant coffee / tea1500.00000
jams / jellies1500.00000
meat products1500.00000
milk products1500.00000
nut products-
other grains1500.00000
poultry-
processed fruits1500.00000
processed vegetables1500.00000
reconstituted vegetables1500.00000
seasonings / flavors1500.00000
snack foods-
soft candy1500.00000
soups1500.00000
sugar substitutes1500.00000
sweet sauces1500.00000

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Potential Uses

biological additives

Natural Occurrence

found in nature

Synonyms

2- amino-2-deoxy-poly-D-glucosamine chitopearl chitopearl 3510 shrimp-derived chitosan chitosan from aspergillus niger chitosan, from shrimp flonac C poliglusam PubMed: Encapsulation of liquid smoke flavoring in ca-alginate and ca-alginate-chitosan beads. J-Stage: MAP Kinases, MPK9 and MPK12, Regulate Chitosan-Induced Stomatal Closure PubMed: Self-destructing "mothership" capsules for timed release of encapsulated contents. PubMed: Lipid oxidative changes in chitosan-oregano coated traditional dry fermented sausage Petrovská klobása. PubMed: Development of novel guava puree films containing chitosan nanoparticles. PubMed: Reducing SO₂ in fresh pork burgers by adding chitosan. PubMed: Stability of citral in emulsions coated with cationic biopolymer layers. PubMed: Chitosan coating improves retention and redispersibility of freeze-dried flavor oil emulsions. PubMed: Evolution of selected volatiles in chitosan-coated strawberries ( Fragaria x ananassa ) during refrigerated storage. PubMed: Review of methods for the reduction of dietary content and toxicity of acrylamide. PubMed: Chemical and physical stability of citral and limonene in sodium dodecyl sulfate-chitosan and gum arabic-stabilized oil-in-water emulsions. PubMed: Quality properties of pork sausage prepared with water-soluble chitosan oligomer.