Single-Step Methylation of Chitosan Using Dimethyl Carbonate as a Green Methylating Agent
<i>N,N,N</i>-Trimethyl chitosan (TMC) is one chitosan derivative that, because of its improved solubility, has been studied for industrial and pharmaceutic applications. Conventional methods for the synthesis of TMC involve the use of highly toxic and harmful reagents, such as methyl iod...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/21/3986 |