Chitosan oligosaccharide
【Chemical Name】Chitosan oligosaccharide
【Other Name】COS, Chitooligosaccharide, Oligochitosan, Biochitosan
【CAS No.】148411-57-8
【Molecular Formula】
(C₆H₁₁NO₄)ₙ, n = 2–20
【Molecular Weight】
322–2200 Da (average molecular weight range)
【Product Properties】
Light yellow to light brown powder. Good water solubility, excellent antioxidant and reducing properties, alkalinity, moisture absorption and moisturizing ability, high biological activity, low molecular weight, easy to be absorbed by plants and organisms.
【Storage】
Store Chitosan oligosaccharide in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight. Shelf life: 24 months under sealed conditions.
【Packing】25kg/drum
Good water solubility&Moisture absorption and moisturizing ability
Excellent antioxidant and reducing properties
【Application of Chitosan oligosaccharide】
Used primarily in agriculture as a biological immune inducer and plant growth regulator:
• Seed treatment agent to improve germination and root development
• Promotes strong seedlings, rejuvenation of old plants, and recovery of damaged plants
• Prevents and controls soil-borne diseases
• Suppresses viral infections in crops
• Increases sugar content and fruit color for better quality
• Acts as a companion, carrier, and synergist for pesticides
• Alleviates phytotoxicity from herbicides or hormones
• Revitalizes ancient trees and aged plants
【Product Specification】
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to light brown powder |
| Assay (COS) | ≥ 90% |
| Convertible glucosamine content | ≥ 60% |
| Average molecular weight | 322 – 2200 Da |
| Monosaccharide content | ≤ 0.5% |
| Water content | ≤ 10.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 2.0% |
| Water insoluble matter | ≤ 0.50% |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 3.0 – 6.0 |
| Turbidity | ≤ 200 |
| Saturation | Conforms |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 30 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
【Available Grades of Chitosan oligosaccharide】
Agricultural grade, Food grade, Pharmaceutical grade. Various specifications available.
For more information or to place an order, please contact us:
Jinan Xinggao Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.