Description

Chitotetrose is a defined, low-molecular-weight oligosaccharide derived from chitosan, a natural biopolymer. This compound is valued for its specific biological activity and serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in advanced biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries for applications requiring precise molecular interactions.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly for chitinase and chitosanase activity assays.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a potential bioactive agent or carrier in drug delivery systems due to its biocompatibility and specific receptor interactions.
• Cosmetic Science: Incorporated into advanced skincare formulations for its potential moisturizing and skin barrier-enhancing properties.
• Agricultural Biotechnology: Studied as an elicitor to stimulate plant defense mechanisms and improve crop resilience.
• Nutraceuticals: Explored as a functional food ingredient for its prebiotic and immune-modulating potential.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Serves as a key component in the development of diagnostic kits and biosensors targeting carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chitotetrose
CAS No.	5567-52-2
Molecular Formula	C24H44N4O27
Molecular Weight	844.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Chitotetraose; N-Acetylchitotetraose; (GlcNAc)4; Tetramer of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine; 1,4-Bis-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; β-D-GlcpNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcpNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcpNAc-(1→4)-D-GlcpNAc; Chitin Tetrasaccharide; Chitosan Tetramer
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Quality Control

Our Chitotetrose is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under desiccated conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.