N-Carboxy Propionyl Chitosan Sodium
- Molecular Formula: C6H11NO4X2
- Molecular Weight: 161.16
- CAS Number: 9012-76-4
Description
Physical Properties
- Appearance:White or slightly off-white, colorless, odorless, amorphous, semi-transparent solid or powder.
- Solubility:Dissolves in water; the aqueous solution is clear or transparent, and stable.
Applications (for reference only)
N-Carboxy Propionyl Chitosan is derived from natural marine organisms through the carboxylation modification of chitosan. It is water-soluble and possesses excellent properties such as moisture retention, conditioning, and antibacterial effects. It is commonly used as a hemostatic material in the medical field. This product is manufactured according to the standards for tissue-engineered medical products.
Quality Specifications
| Test Item | Specification |
| Appearance | Off-white or slightly yellow flakes or powder |
| Degree of Carboxylation | ≥80% |
| Viscosity | 5 mPa·s – 30 mPa·s or customized standard |
| pH | 6.5 – 8.0 |
| Moisture | ≤12.0% |
| Ash | ≤20.0% |
| Protein | ≤0.3% |
| Endotoxin | <0.5 EU/mg |
| Insoluble Matter | ≤0.5% |
| Residual Ethanol | ≤0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| Total Bacterial Count | ≤1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mold Count | ≤100 cfu/g |
Packaging: Full paper drum, 25 kg/drum; or as per customer requirements.






