Glucosamine Chondroitin Sulfate
Introduction
Glucosamine Chondroitin Glucosamine Sulfate (C6H13NO5) is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of the polysaccharides chitosan and chitin, which compose the exoskeletons of crustaceans and other arthropods, as well as the cell walls of fungi and many higher organisms.
Specification
| Items | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | White to white-ivory Powder | Conforms |
| Purity | >90% | 91.90%(CPC)
91.53%(HPLC) |
| Protein | <6.0% | 3.04% |
| Loss on drying | <12.0% | 9.65% |
| <12.0% | 5.5-7.5 | 7.0 |
| Clear degree | Clear and colorless | Conforms |
| Chloride | <5000ppm | Conforms |
| Sulfate | <2400ppm | Conforms |
| Residue on ignition | 20%-30% | Conforms |
| Specific rotation | -12°~ -20° | -16° |
| Light absorbance | <0.35 | 0.318 |
| Heavy metals | <20ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic | <2ppm | Conforms |
| Nitrogen | 3.0%-3.8% | 3.05% |
| Bulk density | >0.55g/ml | 0.618g/ml |
| Total plate count | <1000cfu/g | 130cfu/g |
| Thermophilic Bacillus | <30cfu/g | 0 |
| Yeast & Molds | <50cfu/g | 0 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative | Negative |
| E. Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella species | Negative | Negative |
| Particle size | 100% through 80 mesh |
Application
1.Chondroitin sulphate has many different pharmaceutical, dietary supplements, cosmetic andveterinary uses.
2.In the pharmaceutical industry : It is used in a wide variety of anti-rheumatic and anti-inflammatory products. It is also used in a range of different ophthalmic products ranging from eye drops to surgical solutions.
3.In the dietary supplement industry: Chondroitin sulphate has found various uses ranging from the treatment of arthritis to the preservation of eyesight. It is used in both capsules and functional drinks.
4.In the major cosmetic: Chondroitin sulphate is in skin creams. Chondroitin sulphate hold up 30 times its weight in water, an ability which gives it very good moisturizing properties.
