Chitin

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C8H15NO6 · 221.21 g/mol

What is Chitin?

The tough polymer that makes up insect shells, crab shells, and fungal cell walls. After cellulose it is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth. Found in mushrooms. from source

CategoryNutrient

Chemical familyAlcohols Amides Ethers

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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESCC(=O)NC1[C@@H](OC(C(C1O)O)CO)O

Where you'll find it

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Where Chitin leads

Relatedcomputed

N-Acetylglucosamine100% similarBoth carry an alcohol, an ether and an amide group.Glucose50% similarBoth carry an alcohol and an ether group.Galactose50% similarBoth carry an alcohol and an ether group.Hyaluronic acid49% similarBoth carry an alcohol, an ether and an amide group.Glucosamine44% similarBoth carry an alcohol and an ether group.Chitosan40% similarBoth carry an alcohol and an ether group.

Sources & methodology

PubChem CID: 6857375
Wikidata: Q161219
Structure: PubChem → RDKit
Similar molecules: MoleculeFinder fingerprint similarity
Everyday relationships: MoleculeFinder editorial curation
Data refreshed: October 19, 2026

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