Galactosamine

Name: Galactosamine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050296

About Galactosamine

Galactosamine is a process intermediate or related compound of Galactose carrying the CAS registry number 7535-00-4. The compound has the formula C6H13NO5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 179.17 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (3R,4R,5R,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol. Common synonyms include D-Galactosamine and 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Galactose, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Galactosamine is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Galactose

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Galactose.

Galactose impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Galactosamine
Catalogue No.	VQ-050296
CAS Number	7535-00-4
IUPAC name	(3R,4R,5R,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₃NO₅
Molecular weight	179.17 g/mol
Exact mass	179.0794
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	MSWZFWKMSRAUBD-GASJEMHNSA-N
SMILES	C([C@@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C(O1)O)N)O)O)O
PubChem CID	24154

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-2.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 6
TPSA	116 Å²
Synonyms	D-Galactosamine, 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose, Chondrosamine, D-GalN, 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose, 2-Deoxy-2-Amino-D-Galactopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-galactose, 2-Deoxy-2-Amino-Galactose, 2-deoxy-2-amino-d-galactose, 2-Amino-2-Deoxy-Galactopyranose, 2-Deoxy-2-Amino-Galactopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-galactopyranoside

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Galactosamine?

The CAS Registry Number of Galactosamine is 7535-00-4. It is also known as D-Galactosamine, 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose, Chondrosamine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Galactosamine?

Galactosamine has the molecular formula C6H13NO5 and a molecular weight of 179.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (3R,4R,5R,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol.

What is Galactosamine used for?

Galactosamine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Galactose. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Galactosamine can I order?

We supply Galactosamine, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Galactosamine?

Yes. Every lot of Galactosamine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Galactosamine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Galactosamine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.