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Product Overview
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (CAS 7512-17-6), also known as N-Acetylglucosamine, is a natural amino sugar and monosaccharide derivative. It exists as white crystalline powder with good water solubility and excellent biological compatibility. As an important functional raw material, it is widely applied in health care products, cosmetics, pharmaceutical intermediates and biochemical research fields. Our product is produced via advanced extraction and purification technology, featuring high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. This product is only for legal industrial production, formulation and scientific research use.
Product Features
- High Purity: Available with HPLC ≥98.0% / ≥99.0%, strict control of related impurities, moisture and heavy metals.
- Excellent Solubility: Easily soluble in water, convenient for formula preparation and production.
- Good Biological Activity: Natural active ingredient with stable physiological activity and mild property.
- High Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions, not easy to deteriorate or discolor.
- Complete Quality Control: Each batch undergoes strict testing; standard COA and relevant certification documents are available.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Melting Point: 203 – 205 °C (Decomposition)
- Specific Rotation: [α]??? +40.0° ~ +45.0° (c=2, water)
- Bulk Density: 0.55 – 0.75 g/cm3
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents
- Moisture Content: ≤ 1.0%
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable in sealed, cool and dry environment at room temperature. Gradually turn yellow under long-term high temperature and strong light exposure.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral substance, stable in weak acid and neutral environment.
- Reactivity: Contains hydroxyl and acetamido groups, capable of typical sugar reactions such as glycosylation and condensation.
- Hygroscopicity: Moderately hygroscopic, keep tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.
- Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong alkalis and high-temperature environment.
Applications
- Health Care Products: Core functional raw material for joint health supplements, helping maintain normal joint function.
- Cosmetics & Skincare: Used in skin care products to improve skin texture, moisturize and repair skin barrier.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate for synthesizing antibiotics and other pharmaceutical compounds.
- Biochemical Research: Standard reagent and experimental material for carbohydrate chemistry, cell biology and microbiology research.
- Food Industry: Applied as nutritional fortifier in functional food and beverage.
Usage Restriction: Use in accordance with relevant industry specifications. Prohibited for illegal processing and improper utilization.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from direct sunlight, heat sources and strong oxidants. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C.
Transportation Requirements: Transport as general fine chemicals. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking. Do not transport together with corrosive substances and strong oxidants.
Operation Notes: Wear dust-proof gloves and protective mask. Avoid inhalation of powder and direct contact with skin and eyes. Keep the working area well ventilated.
Regulatory Information
This product complies with international standards for food grade, cosmetic grade and pharmaceutical grade materials. Domestic sales and cross-border export shall comply with local laws and regulations on chemical and food management. All transactions are limited to legitimate production and scientific research activities.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine |
| CAS NO. | 7512-17-6 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-D-glucose |
| Synonyms | N-Acetylglucosamine; NAG |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15NO6 |
| Molecular Weight | 221.21 |
| EINECS Number | 231-378-6 |
| UN Number | Non-dangerous goods |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity | HPLC ≥98.0% / ≥99.0% (customizable) |
| Melting Point | 203 – 205 °C (Decomposition) |
| Specific Rotation | [α]??? +40.0° ~ +45.0° (c=2, Water) |
| Bulk Density | 0.55 – 0.75 g/cm3 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ethanol, ether |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1.0% |
| HS Code | 2932999099 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry & dark environment |
| Packing Specification | 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 25kg/fiber drum (Inner PE bag) |
| Grade Standard | Food Grade / Cosmetic Grade / Pharma Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Health care raw material, cosmetic moisturizer, pharmaceutical intermediate, biochemical reagent |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
