Galactosamine

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Description

An aminosugar isolated from chondroitin sulfate. It is an inducer of apoptosis in hepatocytes.

Specifications

Cas No.	7535-00-4
Product ID	G0144
Product Name	Galactosamine
Chemical Name	2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-galactose
Synonym	Chondrosamine; GalN
Formula Wt.	179.17
Melting Point	180C
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in water.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Leist, M., Gantner, F., Jilg, S., Wendel, A. J. Immunol. 154:1307-16 (1995). Itokazu, Y., Segawa, Y., Inoue, N. Omata, T. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 22:127-30 (1999).