N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine

Also known as: 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucose, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose, N-Acetylglucosamine, GlcNAc, D-GlcNAc, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-D-glucose, Acetyl-D-glucosamine, N-, N-((1R,2R,3S,4R)-1-formyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxy-pentyl)-acetamide

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (CAS 7512-17-6) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H15NO6 and a molecular weight of 221.208 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 201-204ºC, a boiling point of 595.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.5±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 313.9±30.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 7512-17-6
Jingsj CID: J-25382-7
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₅NO₆
Molecular Weight: 221.208 g/mol
Category: Organic Compounds
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	201-204ºC
Boiling Point	595.4±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	1.5±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	313.9±30.1 °C
Exact Mass	221.089935
PSA	127.09000
LogP	-2.48
Vapor Pressure	0.0±3.8 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.576

Activity & Biological Data

Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Additional Information	[1]. Slawson C, et al. O-GlcNAc cycling: how a single sugar post-translational modification is changing the way we think about signaling networks. J Cell Biochem. 2006 Jan 1;97(1):71-83.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2932999099
Summary	2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine?

The CAS number of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine is 7512-17-6.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine?

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine has molecular formula C8H15NO6 and molecular weight 221.208 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine?

For N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine, Upstream Products: 2-Acetamido-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranose, Sodium acetate, N-Methoxydiacetamide; Downstream Products: 2-Acetamido-3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranosyl chloride, 2-Acetamido-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-β-D-galactopyranose, N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine monohydrate.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine (CAS 7512-17-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-25382-7 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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