Chondroitin sulfate

Product name: Chondroitin sulfate, Chondroitin sulfate Sodium, Chondroitin Sulphate

Appearance: White to off-white powder

Specification: 80% 85% 90% 95% 98% 99%

Chondroitin sulfate, CAS 9007-28-7

Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium Salt, CAS: 9082-07-9

EINECS: 232-696-9

Molecular Formula: (C14H21NO14S) n

Types: Chondroitin sulfate sodium (pharmacopoeia)

Chondroitin sulfate sodium (bovine)

Chondroitin sulfate sodium (shark)

Certification: GMP, HSE, ISO 9001, USP, BP

Description:

Chondroitin Sulfate Sodium is a naturally occurring sulfated polysaccharide found in animal cartilage and is commonly sourced from materials such as shark or bovine cartilage. It is widely utilized as a structural component in dietary supplement formulations due to its presence in connective tissues, particularly those associated with joint and cartilage frameworks. Chondroitin Sulfate plays a role in maintaining the integrity and hydration of cartilage through its ability to bind water molecules and contribute to the viscoelastic properties of joint structures. Its biochemical characteristics and natural occurrence in cartilage make it a frequently included raw material in formulations related to joint and mobility-focused nutritional products.

Function:

1. Serves as a structural component of cartilage and connective tissues, contributing to elasticity, resilience, and hydration.

2. Supports joint lubrication and cushioning properties through its ability to bind water molecules within cartilage matrices.

3. Participates in the formation of proteoglycans, which are essential for maintaining cartilage structure and mechanical strength.

4. Provides biochemical properties suitable for use in mobility-support formulations, especially when combined with glucosamine, MSM, collagen, or hyaluronic acid.

5. Enhances the viscoelastic characteristics of joint tissues, helping maintain the natural shock-absorbing function of cartilage.

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