It is a key structural component of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and proteoglycans, especially in cartilage and connective tissues. GalNAc also plays an important role in cell recognition and signaling processes. N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine (GalNAc) is an amino sugar derived from D-galactose, in which the hydroxyl group at C-2 is replaced by an acetamido group.
N-Acetyl-D-Galactosamine
| API Name | Glucosamine sulfate |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 1811-31-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15NO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 221.21 g/mol |
| Synonyms | N-[(3R,4R,5R,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide |
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