| Brand |
Eata Marisource |
| Product Grade |
Pharmaceutical Grade |
| Chemical Name |
D-Glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride complex (2:1) |
| Molecular Formula |
Not stated on the specification |
| Raw Material Source |
Sulfated D-glucosamine from crustacean chitin |
| Physical Form |
Crystalline powder |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Color |
White |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Taste |
Saline |
| pH Value |
3.5-5.0 (aqueous solution) |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water; practically insoluble in ethanol |
| Water Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents |
Practically insoluble in ethanol |
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) |
0.5% max (loss on drying) |
| Ash Content |
26.5-31.0% (ignition residue) |
| Assay / Purity |
98.0-102.0% |
| Arsenic (As) |
3 ppm max |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
Sulfate: 15.5-16.5%; Chloride: 11.2-12.8% |
| Total Plate Count |
1000 cfu/g max |
| Yeast and Mold |
100 cfu/g max |
| E. coli / Coliforms |
E. coli: Not detected
Staphylococcus aureus: Not detected
Salmonella: Not detected |
| Storage Temperature |
Ambient, dry |
| Storage Conditions |
Sealed, dry, clean storage |
| Allergen & Dietary Statement |
Derived from crustacean shell chitin |
| Intended Use |
Pharmaceutical raw material for osteoarthritis actives |
| Target Industries |
Pharmaceutical |
| Recommended Applications |
Prescription-adjacent joint-health actives, pharma dossiers |
| Handling & Safety |
Pharma-warehouse discipline |
| Chemical Class |
Amino-sugar sulfate double salt |
| Structural Unit |
Glucosamine sulfate with KCl counterions |
| Functional Groups |
Protonated amine, sulfate ester |
| Ionic Character |
Zwitterionic double salt |
| Key Features |
Four-part identity testing (IR, ionic reactions, HPLC); tight ionic ranges; sodium-flame negative check |
| Functional Benefits |
Dossier-ready documentation; the salt form referenced in osteoarthritis literature |
| Mechanism of Action |
Supplies glucosamine and sulfate for cartilage matrix support |
| Typical End Products |
Pharmaceutical joint-health preparations |
| Formulation Compatibility |
Pharma excipients; avoid alkaline partners |
| Preparation & Dissolution Guidance |
Direct dissolution or dry blending |
| Reactivity & Derivatization |
Sulfate ester hydrolysis-sensitive in hot water |
| Stability Notes |
Stable dry and sealed |
| Usage Precautions |
Moisture control in dispensing |
| Environmental Profile |
Marine chitin valorization |
| Analytical Methods |
HPLC assay; IR identity; sulfate and chloride titration; flame test for sodium absence |