alpha-D-glucosamine (C6H13NO5)

alpha-D-glucosamine (C6H13NO5; CAS 6490-70-6) is a practical retrosynthesis target. alpha-D-glucosamine presents a C6 framework, alcohol functionality, basic nitrogen. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: alpha-D-glucosamine
CAS: 6490-70-6
Formula: C6H13NO5
Approx. MW: 179.17
SMILES: N[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H]1O
PubChem CID: 445621
Approx. carbons: C6

alpha-D-glucosamine structure

Properties

IUPAC name: (2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,4,5-triol
Common names: alpha-D-glucosamine; alpha-Glucosamine; alpha-Glucosamine, D-; 6490-70-6; S3BL0640UV; alpha-D-Glucopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-; Glucopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, alpha-D-; CHEBI:44678; Glucosamine alpha-; RefChem:6810
Molecular weight: 179.17
Exact mass: 179.08
InChIKey: MSWZFWKMSRAUBD-UKFBFLRUSA-N

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alpha-D-glucosamine 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of alpha-D-glucosamine?

alpha-D-glucosamine has molecular formula C6H13NO5. Molecular weight about 179.17 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of alpha-D-glucosamine?

The CAS Registry Number for alpha-D-glucosamine is 6490-70-6.

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References & tools

ChemicalHelper Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.