N-Propionyl-D-glucosamine

CAS: 15475-14-6

Ref. 3D-MP07030

Product Information

• Name: N-Propionyl-D-glucosamine
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: N-Propionyl-D-glucosamine is a sugar used in the synthesis of peptidoglycan, a structural component of bacterial cell walls. N-Propionyl-D-glucosamine is synthesized from formaldehyde and propionic acid. It is used as an antibiotic to treat bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria such as streptococci and staphylococci. N-Propionyl-D-glucosamine has also been shown to have anti-fungal properties against Candida albicans and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The biosynthesis of this compound takes place through phosphorylation of the amide group on the sugar residue, which is catalyzed by a number of enzymes including phosphotransacetylase, acetate kinase, and phosphoenolpyruvate synthase. This process requires ATP, phosphate ions, ammonium ion, and water molecules.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 235.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₇NO₆
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder