Chondroitin sulfate is a sulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG) composed of a chain of alternating sugars (N-acetylgalactosamine and glucuronic acid). It is usually found attached to proteins as part of a proteoglycan. A chondroitin chain can have over 100 individual sugars, each of which can be sulfated in variable positions and quantities. Chondroitin sulfate is an important structural component of cartilage and provides much of its resistance to compression.
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Specification
Appearance
White to off-white Powder
Clarity and Color Solution
0.35Max at 420nm
Specific Rotation
-20.0° — -30.0°
Assay (CPC)
95% Min ( O.D.B)
Loss on drying
=<10.0%
PH Value
5.5-7.5
Particle Size
100%through 100mesh
Bulk Density
0.6
Content of Protein
1.5% Max (Dried Basis)
Residue on ignition
15%—25%
Heavy metals(Pb)
=<10ppm
Chloride
=<0.5%
Total plate count
=<1000cfu/g
Yeast & Mold
=<100cfu/g
E.Coli
Negative
Salmonella
Negative
Clostridium
Negative