Synonyms
2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-alpga-D-glucopyranose;D-GLCNAC;ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE, N-;N-ACETYL-DELTA-GLUCOSAMINE;2-ACETAMIDO-2-DESOXY-D-GLUCOPYRANOSE, N-ACETYL-D-GLUCOSAMINE;2-ACETAMIDO-2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE
Description
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is used as a therapeutic agent for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and as a food additive.
Molecular Formula
C8H15NO6
InChIKey
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-ROGOILFBSA-N
pKa
13.04±0.20(Predicted)
Boiling Point
636.4±55.0 ℃(Predicted)
Melting Point
211 ℃ (dec.) (lit.)
Vapour Pressure
8Pa at 20℃