CAS 1811-31-0: GalNAc
Description:GalNAc, or N-acetylgalactosamine, is an amino sugar and a derivative of galactose. It is characterized by the presence of an acetyl group attached to the amino group on the galactose molecule. This compound plays a crucial role in various biological processes, particularly in the synthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids, where it serves as a building block for complex carbohydrates. GalNAc is also involved in cell signaling and recognition processes, influencing cellular interactions and immune responses. It is typically found in the form of a white crystalline powder and is soluble in water. The compound is non-toxic and is used in various biochemical applications, including research and therapeutic development. Its structural properties allow it to participate in various enzymatic reactions, making it significant in the study of glycobiology. Overall, GalNAc is an essential component in the biochemistry of living organisms, contributing to the complexity and functionality of cellular structures.
Formula:C8H15NO6
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H15NO6/c1-4(12)9-5(2-10)7(14)8(15)6(13)3-11/h2,5-8,11,13-15H,3H2,1H3,(H,9,12)/t5-,6+,7+,8-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=MBLBDJOUHNCFQT-OSMVPFSASA-N
SMILES:O=CC(NC(=O)C)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
- Synonyms:
- 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactose
- 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-D-galactose
- 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactose
- 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactose
- 2-Deoxy-2-acetamido-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactose
- 2-Deoxy-2-acetamido-D-galactose
- 2-N-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactosamine
- 2-N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine
- <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Galactose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-
- <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-N-Acetylgalactosamine
- See more synonyms
- D-N-Acetylgalactosamine
- GalNAc
- Galactosamine, N-acetyl-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
- Galactosamine, N-acetyl-, D-
- Galactose, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
- Galactose, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, D-
- N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactose
- N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose
- N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxygalactose
- N-Acetyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactosamine
- N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine
- N-Acetyl-β-D-galaktosamin
- N-Acetylchondrosamine
- N-Acetylgalactosamine
- N-acetil-β-D-galactosamina
- N-acetyl-β-D-galactosamine
- D-Galactose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-