N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine

Description

N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine is white to off-white crystaline powder. It is a derivitized glucose monomer which is used to identify, differentiate and characterize N-acetyl-β-D-hexoaminidase(s).
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Shelf life

4 years
Storage

Store at 2 - 8°C
Synonym

2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactose
Molecular Formula

C8H15NO6
Molecular Weight

221.21
Appearance

White to off-white crystals or powder
Solubility

33.3 mg soluble in 1 mL of water
Assay

Assay (HPLC) : min. 98.00%
Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Personal Protection

Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Toxicological Information

NA
Technical Data
Data sheet
Ordering

To order N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine, please use the Cat.N+B13r.RM1479-1X1G and submit your purchase order by email or by fax. A discount is available for larger or bulk quantities, please contact us for more information
Tips

Our specialists recommend you to follow carefully the pre-registered instructions for N-Acetyl-D-galactosamine
Additional description

N terminal acetylation or CH3CO as epigenetic regulation of N- -D-galactosamine by NATs.

Identity

HGNC:4117
Gene

B4GALNT1
Long gene name

beta-1,4-N-acetyl-galactosaminyltransferase 1
Synonyms gene
- GALGT
- SPG26
Synonyms gene name
- UDP-N-acetyl-alpha-D-galactosamine:(N-acetylneuraminyl)-galactosylglucosylceramide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase (GalNAc-T)
- UDP-Gal:betaGlcNAc beta-1,4-N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase transferase 1
- spastic paraplegia 26
Synonyms
- beta1-4GalNAc-T
Synonyms name
- GD2 synthase, GM2 synthase
GenBank acession
- M83651
Locus

12q13.3
Discovery year

1998-01-29
Entrez gene record

2583
Pubmed identfication
- 1601877
- 23746551
RefSeq identity
- NM_001478
Classification
- Beta 4-glycosyltransferases
VEGA ID

OTTHUMG00000170190