Compound Q&A
What is N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (CAS: 7512-17-6)?
Answer
N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG), with CAS number 7512-17-6, is a naturally occurring derivative of glucose. It has the chemical formula C8H15NO6 and is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. NAG is commonly used in various industries due to its unique structural properties and biological activity.
About
CAS No
7512-17-6
English Name
N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine
Molecular Formula
C8H15NO6
Molecular Weight
221.209 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)N[C@@H](C=O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
InChIKey
MBLBDJOUHNCFQT-LXGUWJNJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
