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CAS 7512-17-6 — N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine is a naturally occurring amino sugar and a key building block for glycosaminoglycans, widely used in pharmaceuticals, skincare, and joint health supplements for its role in tissue repair and hydration. It is also a substrate for glycosylation pathways in bioprocessing. This chemical has a CAS number of 7512-17-6, with the molecular formula C8H15NO6 and a molecular weight of 221.21 g/mol. It requires storage at -15 to -20°C but carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.