Properties
Description
Hexadecyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside is a long-chain alkyl N-acelylglucosamine derivative, amphiphilic and potentially useful in liposome formation or studying lipid-carbohydrate interactions.
Molecular Formula
C24H47NO6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Hexadecyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Hexadecyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside can be used to study the interaction of long-chain alkyl derivatives of N-acetylglucosamine with biological membranes.