Properties
Description
N-acetyl-D-mannosamine is a mannosamine derivative with an acetyl group on the amino group, water-soluble and a key precursor in the biosynthesis of sialic acids.
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
N-acetyl-D-mannosamine is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Boiling Point
595.4 ± 50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Applications
N-acetyl-D-mannosamine can serve as a precursor for sialic acid biosynthesis studies and as a modulator of cellular glycosylation.