N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Dietary Supplements: Commonly found in joint health products, it helps support cartilage repair and reduce inflammation, making it popular among those with osteoarthritis.
- Cosmetic Formulations: Used in skincare products for its moisturizing properties, it aids in skin hydration and promotes a youthful appearance by enhancing skin barrier function.
- Pharmaceutical Applications: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are important for drug formulations targeting joint and connective tissue disorders.
- Biotechnology Research: Serves as a substrate in various enzymatic assays, helping researchers study enzyme activity and carbohydrate metabolism.
- Food Industry: Employed as a food additive for its thickening and stabilizing properties, enhancing the texture and shelf-life of various products.
General Information
Properties
Safety and Regulations
Applications
N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Dietary Supplements: Commonly found in joint health products, it helps support cartilage repair and reduce inflammation, making it popular among those with osteoarthritis.
- Cosmetic Formulations: Used in skincare products for its moisturizing properties, it aids in skin hydration and promotes a youthful appearance by enhancing skin barrier function.
- Pharmaceutical Applications: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, which are important for drug formulations targeting joint and connective tissue disorders.
- Biotechnology Research: Serves as a substrate in various enzymatic assays, helping researchers study enzyme activity and carbohydrate metabolism.
- Food Industry: Employed as a food additive for its thickening and stabilizing properties, enhancing the texture and shelf-life of various products.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.