Properties
Description
β-D-Glucosamine is an amino sugar, water-soluble and a key component of chitin and hyaluronic acid, making it important in studies of cartilage and fungal cell walls.
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-D-Glucosamine is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-D-Glucosamine, an amino sugar, can be used to investigate its role in chitin biosynthesis and as a precursor for pharmaceutical compounds.