CAS 7535-00-4

Galactosamine

Description:

Galactosamine is an amino sugar that is structurally related to galactose, featuring an amine group in place of a hydroxyl group. Its chemical formula is C6H13NO5, and it is classified as a monosaccharide. Galactosamine is typically found in various biological systems, particularly as a component of glycoproteins and glycolipids, playing a crucial role in cellular processes and signaling. It is also involved in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are essential for maintaining the structural integrity of tissues. The substance is characterized by its white crystalline appearance and is soluble in water, which facilitates its biological functions. Galactosamine can exist in different forms, including D- and L- isomers, with the D-form being more prevalent in nature. Its CAS number, 7535-00-4, is used for identification in chemical databases. Due to its biological significance, galactosamine is of interest in research related to cell biology, immunology, and the development of therapeutic agents.

Formula: C₆H₁₃NO₅

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO5/c7-3(1-8)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-9/h1,3-6,9-12H,2,7H2/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=FZHXIRIBWMQPQF-KCDKBNATSA-N

SMILES: [C@H]([C@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)([C@H](C=O)N)O

Synonyms:

• 2-Amino-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactopyranose
• 2-Amino-2-deoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-galactose
• 7535-00-4
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-(+)-Galactosamine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-2-Galactosamine
• <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-
• Chondrosamine
• D-Chondrosamine
• D-galactopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-
• GalN
• Galactopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, D-
• Galactosamine
• Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-
• D-Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-
• 2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose
• Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, D-