Glucosamine Sulfate is an amino sugar (2-amino, 2-deoxyglucose) in cell membranes, Glucosamine Sulfate is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Long-term glucosamine sulfate treatment retards progression of knee osteoarthritis; the mechanism appears to involve glucosamine’s role as an essential substrate for glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid, needed for formation of the joint proteoglycan structural matrix. Its therapeutic use is listed as osteoarthritis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Tiocondramina and Faximin. Its PubChem CID is 73415774.
Glucosamine sulfate
| CAS No | 14999-43-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C12H28N2O14S |
| Molecular Weight | 456.42 g/mol |
| Synonyms | bis((2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-amino-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal);sulfuric acid |
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Glucosamine Sulfate is an amino sugar (2-amino, 2-deoxyglucose) in cell membranes, Glucosamine Sulfate is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair.
The listed CAS number is 14999-43-0.
The listed molecular formula is C12H28N2O14S.
The listed molecular weight is 456.42 g/mol.
bis((2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-amino-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal);sulfuric acid.
The source lists Tiocondramina and Faximin.