Glucosamine Sulfate

CAS Number: 14999-43-0

Molecular Formula: C12H28N2O14S

Amino sugarOsteoarthritis ManagementUSP/FCC grade nutraceutical ingredient

About Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine Sulphate is an amino monosaccharide that serves as a critical rate-limiting precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine sulphate is naturally present in shellfish shells and animal bones. In a CDMO context, the Sulphate form is often preferred over the Hydrochlori...

Glucosamine Sulfate Specifications

CAS Number

14999-43-0

Molecular Formula

C12H28N2O14S

IUPAC Name

bis((2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-amino-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal);sulfuric acid

Canonical SMILES

C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)N)O)O)O)O.C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)N)O)O)O)O.OS(=O)(=O)O

InChI Key

WLNBMPZUVDTASE-HXIISURNSA-N

InChI

1S/2C6H13NO5.H2O4S/c2*7-3(1-8)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-9;1-5(2,3)4/h2*1,3-6,9-12H,2,7H2;(H2,1,2,3,4)/t2*3-,4+,5+,6+;/m00./s1

CAS Number

14999-43-0

Molecular Formula

C12H28N2O14S

IUPAC Name

bis((2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-amino-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal);sulfuric acid

Canonical SMILES

C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)N)O)O)O)O.C([C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)N)O)O)O)O.OS(=O)(=O)O

InChI Key

WLNBMPZUVDTASE-HXIISURNSA-N

InChI

1S/2C6H13NO5.H2O4S/c2*7-3(1-8)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-9;1-5(2,3)4/h2*1,3-6,9-12H,2,7H2;(H2,1,2,3,4)/t2*3-,4+,5+,6+;/m00./s1

Osteoarthritis Therapy

Acts by stimulating the production of aggrecans and type II collagen

Joint Lubrication

Increases the viscosity of synovial fluid by promoting hyaluronan synthesis

Sports Nutrition

Utilized in recovery formulas to mitigate joint wear and tear in high-impact athletes

Pain Relief and Improved Function

Slucosamine sulfate orally provides pain relief and improves joint function, particularly for knee osteoarthritis. Some evidence indicates it may work as effectively as certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain relief, though it may take longer to show effects

Cartilage Support

Natural chemical in the body used to build cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and the fluid surrounding joints. Supplementation is hypothesized to increase cartilage and joint fluid, or prevent their breakdown, thereby helping to repair and maintain joint health

Slowing Degeneration

Primarily European and Asian studies research, suggests that the use of glucosamine sulfate might help slow the progression of joint degeneration associated with osteoarthritis