CAS No. 38899-05-7

Batch: Purity:98
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N-Sulfo-glucosamine sodium salt Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the N-Sulfo-glucosamine sodium salt product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

CAS Number 38899-05-7
Molecular Formula

C6H12NO8S.Na
Molecular Weight (MW) 281.22
SMILES C(C(C(C(C(C=O)NS(=O)(=O)[O-])O)O)O)O.[Na+]

Biological Activity

N-Sulfo-glucosamine sodium salt is a sulfated hexose derivative that serves as an essential monosaccharide intermediate in heparan sulfate and heparin glycosaminoglycan metabolism. Within cellular cytoplasm, this acidic sugar residue undergoes enzymatic processing during glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis and lysosomal degradation. Modulating these carbohydrate metabolic pathways influences extracellular matrix formation, cell-surface proteoglycan assembly, and downstream intercellular signaling networks critical for cell adhesion and structural tissue integrity.

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 9 mg/mL (32.0 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.