N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine
SIGMA/A3286 - BioReagent, suitable for cell culture
Synonym: 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose; D-GlcNAc
CAS Number: 7512-17-6
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H15NO6
Molecular Weight: 221.21
EC Number: 231-368-2
MDL Number: MFCD00061615
Linear Formula: C8H15NO6
Product Type: Chemical
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| assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C8H15NO6/c1-3(11)9-5-7 |
| InChI key | OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-RTRLPJTCSA |
| mp | 211 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| product line | BioReagent |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)N[C@H]1C(O)O[C@H](C |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | cell culture | mammalian: suitable |
| Application: | N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine addition has been used: • as a substrate to develop dot-blots • as a substrate to reveal alkaline phosphatase in the immunohistochemical analysis • to detect specific immune complexes in western blot analysis |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) oligomer may have the ability to initiate factors for canine polymorphonuclear cells (PMN) in vivo. It possesses wound healing and chemotactic activity. GlcNAc and its derivatives are usually employed in preparing dietary supplements and also used in therapeutic development. |
| General description: | N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc), a derivative of glucose is a monosaccharide. It is a white powder and is mildly sweet. It melts at 221°C. GlcNAc is 25% soluble in water. It is present in bromelain, ricin agglutinin and abrus agglutinin, in plants. In humans, it is present in tissue plasminogen activator, growth factors and hormones. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| mp | 211 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |