Thermo Scientific Chemicals N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 98+%

Description

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, CAS # 72-87-7, is the D isomer of the glucose-derived monomer found in structural polysaccharides.

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine is used in the identification and characterization of N-acetyl-beta-D-hexoaminidase. It is also used in the treatment of osteoarthritis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Further, it is used as a substrate in sialic acid production, cosmetics and in drug development research.

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General Description

• N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine is the acetylated form of glucosamine, a glucose derivative

• It has a role as a prokaryotic metabolism and monomer used in chitin, hyaluronic acid, and polymers within the cell wall

Application

• N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine can be used for molecular binding studies; research has shown that it attaches to certain microbes and their pathogens

• It is useful for biochemical characterization studies of related glucosamines

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7512-17-6
• Molecular Formula: C8H15NO6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 221.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00061615
• InChI Key: OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-WZWLWIOANA-N
• IUPAC Name: N-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
• SMILES: CC(=O)N[C@H]1C(O)O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

• Melting Point: 213°C (decomposition)
• Assay Percent Range: ≥98%
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 1727589
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in concentrated hydrochloric acid,sulfuric acid,phosphoric acid and formic acid. Insoluble in water,dilute acids,dilute alkalis,concentrated alkalis and organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 221.21
• Chemical Name or Material: N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine

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