Galactosamine
Also known as: D-Galactosamine
Description
Galactosamine is a type of Hexosamine.
Galactosamine may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Carbohydrates
Galactosamine is a constituent of Chondroitin Sulfate.
Proteins
Galactosamine is a constituent of many Glycoproteins.
Forms of Galactosamine
Galactosamine Hydrochloride (Galactosamine HCL)
N-Acetyl-Galactosamine
Chemical Data
Galactosamine is water-soluble.
Chemical Names
2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactose
N-Acetylchondrosamine
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO5HCl (Galactosamine Hydrochloride)
C8H15NO6 (N-Acetyl-Galactosamine)
Molecular Weight
215.8 (Galactosamine Hydrochloride)
221.2 (N-Acetyl-Galactosamine)
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