N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine

CAS 1811-31-0C8H15NO6Biochemicals & Reagents

N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine (CAS: 1811-31-0, C8H15NO6) is a vital aminosugar with a molecular weight of 221.21 g/mol. As a key component in numerous glycan structures, it plays a crucial role in biological processes, particularly in O-linked glycosylations where it serves as the initial sugar moiety attached to serine and threonine residues. Its significance extends to cell biology and metabolic studies.

IUPAC: 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactose,D-GalNAc,N-Acetylchondrosamine
Synonyms: 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactoseD-GalNAcN-Acetylchondrosamine

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N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine (C8H15NO6) — chemical structure, CAS 1811-31-0; Life Science, fine chemical supplied by Tech Serve Solutions

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01 /Applications

Glycosylation Studies

N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine is fundamental for understanding O-linked and N-linked glycosylation pathways. It acts as the initiating sugar for many O-linked glycans, crucial for protein structure and function.

Biochemical Research

This compound serves as a valuable reagent in biochemical and chemical biology research. It is used in studies investigating carbohydrate chemistry and metabolic pathways.

Cell Biology

As a natural component of cellular glycoconjugates, N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine is essential for research in cell surface interactions and cellular recognition mechanisms.

02 /Properties

Molecular weight	221.21
Empirical formula	C8H15NO6
Assay	~98%
Storage temperature	2-8°C
Application	N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine (GalNAc), an aminosugar, is a component of many O-linked and N-linked glycan structures. As UDP-GalNAc, GalNAc is the intial O-linked sugar to many serine and threonine residues in protein glycosylations.

03 /Safety & handling

Protective equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Water hazard class (WGK, DE)	3

Hazard information is provided for guidance. Always consult the product Safety Data Sheet (SDS), available on request, before handling.

04 /Identifiers & registry

CAS number

1811-31-0

MDL number

MFCD00065372

PubChem substance

24890693

Beilstein registry

2331340

05 /Additional specifications

Quality Level	PREMIUM

06 /Quality & supply

Documentation

Every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis covering assay, identity and purity; the grade is confirmed against your enquiry. Safety Data Sheets and technical data sheets are available on request.

Supply & logistics

Samples for technical evaluation; bulk MOQ by grade and packaging. In-stock material ships in 7–10 working days, worldwide, with full export documentation.

07 /Frequently asked questions

What is N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine primarily used for?

N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine is used in glycosylation studies, biochemical research, chemical biology, and cell biology due to its role as a key aminosugar in glycan structures and protein modifications.

What is the CAS number and empirical formula for N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine?

The CAS number for N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine is 1811-31-0, and its empirical formula is C8H15NO6.

What grade and purity does Tech Serve Solutions supply for N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine?

Tech Serve Solutions supplies N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine at a PREMIUM quality level with an assay of approximately 98%. We do not represent this product as USP, BP, or EP grade.

How should N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine be handled and stored?

Handle N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine with appropriate personal protective equipment, including eyeshields and gloves. A type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN143) respirator filter may be necessary. It should be stored at 2-8°C.