Description

Chitoheptaose Heptahydrochloride is a defined, high-purity oligosaccharide derivative of chitosan, specifically a heptamer unit with a hydrochloride salt form. This compound is valued for its precise molecular structure, which enables reproducible and controlled biological activity in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and formulators in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, immune modulation, and as a potential bioactive ingredient.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a well-defined ligand for studying chitinase/chitosanase enzymes, lectin binding, and carbohydrate-mediated cell signaling pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated as a potential immunostimulant or vaccine adjuvant due to its specific interaction with immune receptors.
• Cosmeceuticals: Incorporated into advanced skincare formulations for its potential bioactive properties, such as moisturization and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Agricultural Science: Applied in plant protection research as an elicitor to stimulate plant defense mechanisms against pathogens.
• Biomaterial Engineering: Serves as a building block for creating functionalized hydrogels, scaffolds, or drug delivery systems with tailored properties.
• Analytical Standards: Employed as a high-purity reference standard for chromatographic analysis and quality control of chitosan-derived products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chitoheptaose Heptahydrochloride
CAS No.	68232-35-9
Molecular Formula	C56H112Cl7N7O35
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Chitoheptaose HCl; Hepta-N-acetylchitoheptaose hydrochloride; Chitooligosaccharide heptamer hydrochloride; (GlcNAc)7 hydrochloride; Oligochitosan heptamer HCl; Chitosan heptasaccharide hydrochloride; β-1,4-linked heptamer of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chitoheptaose Heptahydrochloride is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant guidelines for laboratory-grade chemicals to support your critical R&D work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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