D-(+)-Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Product Description
Glucosamine Hydrochloride is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of the polysaccharides chitosan and chitin, which compose the exoskeletons of crustaceans and other arthropods, cell walls in fungi and many higher organisms. Glucosamine is one of the most abundant monosaccharides.
Application Notes
Oral glucosamine is a dietary supplement.Glucosamine is often sold in combination with other supplements such as chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications
Dietary supplement
| SKU | 0219989301 |
| Alternate Names | 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose hydrochloride; Chitosamine hydrochloride |
| Application Notes | Oral glucosamine is a dietary supplement.Glucosamine is often sold in combination with other supplements such as chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane. |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 4157370 |
| EC Number | 200-638-1 |
| Format | off White Powder |
| Grade | U.S.P. |
| Heavy Metals | <0.001% (as Pb), <3 µg/g (Arsenic) |
| Applications | Dietary supplement |
| Loss on Drying | <1.0% |
| MDL # | MFCD00135831 |
| Melting Point | 190-194 °C (dec.)(lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C6H13NO5·HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 215.6 |
| Optical Rotation | +70° to +73° |
| Pack Size | 1 kg |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| pH | 3.0 - 5.0(20 mg/mL, H2O) |
| Physical Appearance | Off-white Powder |
| Recommended Alternate | 2101782 |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.1% |
| Solubility | 100 mg/mL in water. |
| Storage and Handling | Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C). |
| Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals. |