title: Studies on the structure of beta-chitin, I.
abstract: The structure of beta-chitin has been studied in detail. Atomic coordinates in the unit cell are determined. Various positions of O6 atom have been studied in detail in order to reduce X-ray discrepancies. It is f duonthat O6 stom lies near 140 degrees.
mesh_terms: D002686:Chitin; D008433:Mathematics; D008968:Molecular Conformation
chemical_list: D002686:Chitin