Chitosan CAS 9012-76-4 Poly (beta-(1, 4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose) Poly (beta-(1, 4)-D-glucosamine)

Chitosan is a kind of natural polysaccharide compound, which can be extracted from the shell of shrimp, crab, lobster and other animals. The effect of chitosan is generally antibacterial, lowering blood lipid, and promoting metabolism and protecting the liver. 1. Antibacterial: Chitosan has a broad spectrum of antibacterial effects, can inhibit the growth of a variety of bacteria and fungi, can be used to make food preservatives, medical dressings and disinfectants. 2. Lowering blood lipids: This ingredient can reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus playing a role in lowering blood lipids, and has certain benefits for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. 1. Promote metabolism: Chitosan has a certain activity, can promote the body's metabolism, but also help to enhance the body's immunity, can help to enhance the physique. 2. Liver protection: Chitosan can promote the regeneration and repair of liver cells, and has a certain protective effect on the liver.

Properties:
1. Biodegradability: Chitosan can be degraded by microorganisms in nature such as bacteria and fungi, making it pollution-free to the environment.
2, high biocompatibility: chitosan has good compatibility in organisms and will not cause obvious immune response.
3, high viscosity: chitosan solution has high viscosity, can be used as a binder or thickener.
Uses: Environmental protection: Chitosan can be used as wastewater treatment agent, oil-water separation agent, etc., with degradability and the ability to remove heavy metal ions.