N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine

SKU: orb1302795

Description

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG) is a glucose-derived monosaccharide released from O-GlcNAc-modified proteins via O-GlcNAcase. It serves as a key research tool for studying O-GlcNAcylation dynamics in cellular signaling, metabolic regulation, and disease models, applicable in both in vitro enzymatic assays and in vivo research.

Research Area

Immunology & Inflammation, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 7512-17-6
• MW: 221.21
• Purity: 99.88% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₈H₁₅NO₆
• SMILES: [C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)O)(NC(C)=O)C=O
• Target: Interleukin,Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:126 mg/mL (569.59 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:4 mg/mL (18.08 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Marine Sweet, Human Endogenous Metabolite, GlcNAc, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, N Acetyl D Glucosamine, inhibit, NAG, N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose, N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxyglucose, NAcetylDGlucosamine, N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

1738118