Description
Galactosamine is a galactose-derived hexosamine sugar. Galactosamine is an endogenous constituent of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH); it is used in research models to induce endotoxic shock.
Galactosamine is a galactose-derived hexosamine sugar. Galactosamine is an endogenous constituent of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH); it is used in research models to induce endotoxic shock.
Cas No. | 1772-03-8 |
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Purity | ≥98% |
Formula | C6H13NO5 • HCl |
Formula Wt. | 215.63 |
Chemical Name | 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose |
IUPAC Name | (3R,4R,5R,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol;hydrochloride |
Synonym | Chondrosamine; GalN |
Melting Point | 180C |
Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Appearance | White powder |
Store Temp | Ambient |
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Ship Temp | Ambient |
MSDS | G0144 MSDS PDF |
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Info Sheet | G0144 Info Sheet PDF |
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