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N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine
An acceptor substrate for galactosyltransferases. Inhibits the lectin WGA and β-N-acetylhexosaminidase (Ki = 430 µM). When added to a medium, it improves the recovery of Haemophilus influenza from sputum.
Synonym(s):
N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, NAG, GlcNAc
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H15NO6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
221.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
≥98% (HPLC)
form
powder
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
off-white to beige, white to off-white
solubility
water: 10 mg/mL
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
N(C1C(OC(C(C1O)O)CO)O)C(=O)C
InChI
1S/C8H15NO6/c1-3(11)9-5-7(13)6(12)4(2-10)15-8(5)14/h4-8,10,12-14H,2H2,1H3,(H,9,11)
InChI key
OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Acceptor substrate for galactosyltransferases. Lectin inhibitory amino sugar. When added to the medium, it improves the recovery of Haemophilus influenza from sputum. A competitive inhibitor of β-N-acetylhexosaminidase (Ki = 430 µM).
An acceptor substrate for galactosyltransferases. Inhibits the lectin WGA and β-N-acetylhexosaminidase (Ki = 430 µM). When added to a medium, it improves the recovery of Haemophilus influenza from sputum.
Preparation Note
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Sakai, K., et al. 1994. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60, 2911.
Moller, L.V., et al. 1993. J. Clin. Microbiol. 31, 1952.
Moller, L.V., et al. 1993. J. Clin. Microbiol. 31, 1952.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
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Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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