Chapter 26.12, Problem 31P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structure of chitosan is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The molecular formula of chitosan is ${\text{C}}_{\text{56}}{\text{H}}_{\text{103}}{\text{N}}_{\text{9}}{\text{O}}_{\text{39}}$. Chitosan is a polysaccharide which is formed by the glycoside linkage between $\text{D-}$ glucosamine and $\text{N-acetyl-D-glucosamine}$.