Muramic Acid

2-amino-3-O-[(R)-1-carboxyethyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose is the pyranose form of muramic acid. It is functionally related to a 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose.

API Name Pidotimod
CAS No 484-57-1
Molecular Formula C9H17NO7
Molecular Weight 251.23 g/mol
Synonyms (2R)-2-[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-2,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxypropanoic acid