Colloidal Chitin (Borohydride reduced)

CAS: 1398-61-4
Molecular Formula: (C₈H₁₃NO₅)_n

High purity borohydride reduced colloidal chitin for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro

diagnostic analysis.

This substrate is recommended for the assay of endo-chitinase using reducing sugar methods.

Synonyms: beta-(1,4)-2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose; Poly-(1,4)-β-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.

Stability: > 10 years at room temperature.

Equivalent to Sigma product Chitin from shrimp (#C9752).