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

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7512-17-6
C8H15NO6
221.21
MFCD00061615
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-WZWLWIOANA-N
N-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
CC(=O)N[C@H]1C(O)O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O
This item is not returnable. View return policy
7512-17-6
C8H15NO6
221.21
MFCD00061615
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-WZWLWIOANA-N
N-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
CC(=O)N[C@H]1C(O)O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]1O

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
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

RUO – Research Use Only

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