Ingredient

Chitin

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 1398-61-4
EINECS / EC 215-744-3
CosIng Ref 75063
Chemical Name N-[(2R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
IUPAC Name
Formula C8H15NO6
Mol. Weight 221.21 g/mol
SMILES CC(=O)NC1C(C(C(OC1O)CO)O)O
InChIKey OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-WTZNIHQSSA-N

Function & Classification

Primary Function Bulking
Secondary Functions BULKING
Origin Animal

EU Regulatory Status

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✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

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