Products Description
Glucosamine has a molecular formula of C6H13NO5 and a molecular weight of 179.17. It shows the characteristics of polyhydroxy amines and naturally occurs in the cell walls of crustaceans, insects, molds and bacteria as polymers or derivatives. Glucosamine can be derived from chitin, a polymer of N-acetyl glucosamine, via aqueous hydrolysis.
Chemical Properties
| Item | Value |
| Boiling point | 311.69°C rough estimaleic-anhydride.html">mate |
| density | 1.3767 rough estimate |
| refractive index | 1.4240 estimate |
| storage temp. | Keep in dark place Sealed in dry Room Temperature |
| solubility | DMSO 23.0 Max Conc. mg/mL 128.37 Max Conc. mM Water 36.0 Max Conc. mg/mL 200.93 Max Conc. mM |
| pka | pKa 8.04 H2O t = 15.5 I=0.00 N2 Approximate |
| Melting point | 88 °C |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Optical Rotation | α form +100 → +72 HCl β form +28 → +47.5 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | ANTISTATIC HAIR CONDITIONING |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C6H13NO5/c7-3(1-8)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-9/h1 3-6 9-12H 2 7H2/t3- 4+ 5+ 6+/m0/s1 |
| InChIKey | FZHXIRIBWMQPQF-SLPGGIOYSA-N |
| SMILES | O=C[C@H](N)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O |
| LogP | -2.175 est |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 3416-24-8 CAS DataBase Reference |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Glucosamine 3416-24-8 |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 3416-24-8 Hazardous Substances Data |
Product Application
Glucosamine is widely applied in pharmaceutical health products, dietary supplements, cosmetics and related industries. It supports normal physiological activities and helps promote the synthesis of vital biological substances in the human body.
Supply & Delivery
Fast delivery time
Inventory: 2-3 working days
New production: 7-10 working days
