N-Acetyl-D-Galactosamine (CAS No: 1811-31-0) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Glucosamine sulfate. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose, Glucosamine sulfate impurity 24
CAS No: 1811-31-0
PubChem CID: 35717
Mol Formula: C8H15NO6
Mol Weight: 221.21 g/mol
Used in API: Glucosamine sulfate
IUPAC Name: N-[(3R,4R,5R,6R)-2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
API Intermediate Description: N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine (GalNAc) is an amino sugar derived from D-galactose, in which the hydroxyl group at C-2 is replaced by an acetamido group. It is a key structural component of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and proteoglycans, especially in cartilage and connective tissues. GalNAc also plays an important role in cell recognition and signaling processes.
