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D-Galactosamine hydrochloride

SKU 40622754 CAS 1772-03-8 C6H13NO5 · HCl MW 215.63 Available on enquiry

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D-Galactosamine hydrochloride is a crystalline amino sugar used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical development, particularly in studies involving glycosaminoglycans and in experimental models of liver injury, where it is commonly used as a hepatotoxin, often together with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). It is available in high purity with a molecular formula of C6H13NO5 · HCl, a molecular weight of 215.63 g/mol, and is stable at ambient storage conditions. CAS number: 1772-03-8. Signal word: None. Molekula supplies D-Galactosamine hydrochloride from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 40622754
CAS Number: 1772-03-8
IUPAC Name: (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-amino-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal;hydrochloride
EC Number: 217-198-1
Molecular Formula: C6H13NO5 · HCl
Molecular Weight: 215.63
Exact Mass: 215.0561
SMILES: C([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)N)O)O)O)O.Cl
InChIKey: CBOJBBMQJBVCMW-NQZVPSPJSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO5.ClH/c7-3(1-8)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-9;/h1,3-6,9-12H,2,7H2;1H/t3-,4+,5+,6-;/m0./s1
PubChem CID: 74493

Synonyms

(2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-amino-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal hydrochloride
2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose hydrochloride
CHONDROSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
D-Chondrosamine hydrochloride
D-Galactosamine HCl
D-Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, hydrochloride
D-Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, hydrochloride (1:1)
Galactosamine hydrochloride
GALACTOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (USP-RS)
Galactose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, hydrochloride, D-

Frequently asked questions

What is D-Galactosamine hydrochloride used for?

It is primarily used in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans and as a building block in carbohydrate chemistry and pharmaceutical research.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of D-Galactosamine hydrochloride?

The formula is C6H13NO5 · HCl with a molecular weight of 215.63 g/mol.

How should D-Galactosamine hydrochloride be stored?

It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and light.

What grade is available for D-Galactosamine hydrochloride?

Available in research grade; specific purity details can be provided upon request.

Can Molekula supply D-Galactosamine hydrochloride in bulk?

Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.

What documentation comes with an order of D-Galactosamine hydrochloride?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and safety data sheet (SDS); additional documentation can be provided upon request.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.