Properties
Description
N-Acetyl-α-D-glucosamine is a glucosamine derivative with an acetyl group on the amino group, water-soluble and a monomeric unit of chitin and hyaluronic acid, important in cell biology and biomaterials research.
Molecular Formula
C8H15NO6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
N-Acetyl-α-D-glucosamine is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
N-Acetyl-α-D-glucosamine, a key component of chitin and peptidoglycans, can be used to study its interactions with chitinases and lysozymes.