D-Glucosamine (hydrochloride), CAS 66-84-2

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose, monohydrochloride

Purity: ≥95%

Formula Markup: C6H13NO5 • HCl

Formula Weight: 215,6

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 66-84-2

Notes: D-Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide and a precursor in the biosynthesis of UDP-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc; Item No. 20353) via the hexosamine pathway.{47389,47390} It increases mineralization of MC3T3-E1 mouse osteoblastic cells when used at concentrations of 0.1 and 1 mM.{47391} D-Glucosamine (20 mg/kg per day) inhibits bone erosion and loss of glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in joints in a mouse model of collagenase-induced osteoarthritis.{47390}

• SKU: CAY27055-500
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 27055-500
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 500 g
• Quantity Unit: STK