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CAS 10486-91-6

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N-Acetylgalactosaminitol

Description:
N-Acetylgalactosaminitol, with the CAS number 10486-91-6, is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of amino sugars. It is characterized by the presence of an acetyl group and a galactosamine moiety, which contributes to its structural and functional properties. This compound is typically a white to off-white crystalline solid and is soluble in water, making it suitable for various biological applications. N-Acetylgalactosaminitol is often studied in the context of glycosylation processes and its role in cellular interactions, particularly in relation to glycoproteins and glycolipids. Its biological significance is highlighted in areas such as immunology and cell signaling, where it may influence cellular recognition and adhesion. Additionally, due to its structural similarity to other saccharides, it may serve as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic reactions involving glycosyltransferases. Overall, N-Acetylgalactosaminitol is an important compound in biochemical research, particularly in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and cell biology.
Formula:C8H17NO6
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H17NO6/c1-4(12)9-5(2-10)7(14)8(15)6(13)3-11/h5-8,10-11,13-15H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,9,12)/t5-,6+,7+,8-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=DWAICOVNOFPYLS-OSMVPFSASA-N
SMILES:[C@H]([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)(NC(C)=O)CO
Synonyms:
  • 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactitol
  • 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-D-galactitol
  • 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactitol
  • 2-Deoxy-2-acetamido-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactitol
  • <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Galactitol, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-
  • D-Galactitol, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-
  • Galactitol, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-
  • Galactitol, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
  • N-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactosaminitol
  • N-Acetylgalactosaminitol
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