Description

N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc), a derivative of glucose is a monosaccharide. It is a white powder and is mildly sweet. It melts at 221°C. GlcNAc is 25% soluble in water. It is present in bromelain, ricin agglutinin and abrus agglutinin, in plants. In humans, it is present in tissue plasminogen activator, growth factors and hormones.

Specifications

Grade	High Purity
Formula	C₈H₁₅NO₆
MW	221.21
CAS	7512-17-6
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Purity	≥98%
Melting point	196~205℃
Loss on drying	≤0.5%
Residue on ignition	≤0.2%
Storage	4℃

Application

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine addition has been used:

as a substrate to develop dot-blots
as a substrate to reveal alkaline phosphatase in the immunohistochemical analysis
to detect specific immune complexes in western blot analysis

Biochem/physiol Actions

N-Acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc) oligomer may have the ability to initiate factors for canine polymorphonuclear cells (PMN) in vivo. It possesses wound healing and chemotactic activity. GlcNAc and its derivatives are usually employed in preparing dietary supplements and also used in therapeutic development.

Safety Disclaimer

This product is intended for laboratory research use only. Not for drug, human, or veterinary use. Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided by BioFargo for detailed handling, storage, hazard, and disposal information. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, lab coat, and eye protection when handling. Dispose of waste and residual buffer in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure proper ventilation if preparing large volumes or heating solutions.

Documents

COA SDS

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine 98% High Purity Grade