Glucosamine
Agent Name
Glucosamine
CAS Number
3416-24-8
Formula
C6-H13-N-O5
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
2-Amino-2-deoxyglucose; D-Glucose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-; 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose; 2-Amino-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose; Chitosamine; D-Glucosamine; Glucosamina [INN-Spanish]; Glucosaminum [INN-Latin]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Monosaccharides and Derivatives
Description
Alpha and beta forms are solids; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Present in chitin, mucoproteins, and mucopolysaccharides; [Merck Index] Used as a pharmaceutic aid, antiarthritic, and in biochemical research; [HSDB] "Glucosamine (C6H13NO5) 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." [Wikipedia]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
9.02E-08 mm Hg
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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