Properties
Description
2-Amino-2-deoxyhexopyranose is a general term for a six-carbon sugar with an amino group at the C2 position in its pyranose form, encompassing glucosamine and galactosamine, which are water-soluble and biologically important.
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2-Amino-2-deoxyhexopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2-Amino-2-deoxyhexopyranose represents a general class of amino sugars that can be synthesized and studied for their biological activities.
