N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine

MedChem Express

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine [7512-17-6]

10

7512-17-6

Research Use Only

99.20

C8H15NO6

221.21

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose), the D isomer of N-acetylglucosamine, is an orally active monosaccharide derivative of glucose with anti-tumor and anti-inflammation properties. N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is also a bacterial metabolite, which is found in Escherichia coli . N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine can induce yeast-mycelial conversion in Candida albicans . N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine also enhances healing of cartilaginous injuries in rabbits [1] [2] [3] .

O=C[C@@H]([C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO)NC(C)=O

-20°C

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