n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%

Name: n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-002541

About n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%

n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (CAS 7512-17-6) is a carbohydrate offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Biochemistry grade) with a typical assay of 99%. With the molecular formula C8H15NO6, it has a molar mass of 221.21 g/mol. Systematically, it is named N-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl]acetamide. Common synonyms include 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose and D-GlcNAc.

It is supplied as a white to off-white powder. Literature values give a melting point of 196-205 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

It is commonly used for glycobiology research, microbiology media and biochemical assays. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 500 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Glycobiology research
Microbiology media
Biochemical assays

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-002541
CAS Number	7512-17-6
IUPAC name	N-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl]acetamide
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅NO₆
Molecular weight	221.21 g/mol
Exact mass	221.0899
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29329900
InChIKey	MBLBDJOUHNCFQT-LXGUWJNJSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)N[C@@H](C=O)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O
PubChem CID	1738118

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Melting point	196-205 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-3.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	5 / 6
TPSA	127 Å²
Synonyms	2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose, D-GlcNAc, Marine Sweet, Bio-NAG, N-((2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl)acetamide, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxyglucose, D-Glucose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-, 2 Acetamido 2 Deoxyglucose, 2 Acetamido 2 Deoxy D Glucose, D-Glucose, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, acetyl glucosamine, Glucopyranose, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-

Documents

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

Other grades of CAS 7512-17-6

Cell Culture

n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, cell culture tested

CAS: 7512-17-6
Formula: C₈H₁₅NO₆
MW: 221.21 g/mol

VQ-046422

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% is 7512-17-6. It is also known as 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose, D-GlcNAc, Marine Sweet.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%?

n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% has the molecular formula C8H15NO6 and a molecular weight of 221.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is N-[(2R,3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxy-1-oxohexan-2-yl]acetamide.

Which grade and pack sizes of n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% can I order?

We supply n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% in Biochemistry (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% 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 n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export n-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, 99% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.