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D-Mannosamine hydrochloride

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Structural formula
D-Mannosamine hydrochloride

Description of D-Mannosamine hydrochloride

D-mannosamine (2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-mannose) is a monosaccharide involved in a range of metabolic processes. In its N-acetyl form it is a constituent of neuraminic acids, glycolipids and glycoproteins.

D-Mannosamine hydrochloride is an important moncsaccharide starting material for a range of important biologically functional derivatives.

Use of D-Mannosamine hydrochloride

D-mannosamine hydrochloride is used for the synthesis of sialic (N-acetylneuraminic) acid derivatives. It is also a synthetic intermediate for a number of carbohydrate-derived families of biologically active compounds and pharmaceutical candidates.

D-mannosamine is the preferred synthetic precursor of N-propanoyl mannosamine.

Formula: C6H13NO5.HCl

Molecular Weight: 215.6

CAS Number: 5505-63-5

Solubility: Water soluble

Packaging

D-mannonsamine hydrochloride is sealed and shipped in two polyethylene liners and packed in 20 kg fibre drums. Customer specific packaging can be provided. Quantities from 100 g are available for sale. Store refrigerated.

Product known as

2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-mannose hydrochloride
Mannosamine