N-Acetylgalactosamine

N-Acetylgalactosamine
N-Acetylgalactosamine
Identifiers
CAS number 31022-50-1
PubChem 84265
ChemSpider 76020 YesY
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C8H15NO6
Molar mass 221.21 g/mol
Melting point

172-173 °C

Hazards
S-phrases S24/25
Related compounds
Related monosaccharides N-Acetylglucosamine
Galactosamine
Galactose
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

N-Acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc), is an amino sugar derivative of galactose.

Function

In humans it is the terminal carbohydrate forming the antigen of blood group A.[1]

It is typically the first monosaccharide that connects serine or threonine in particular forms of protein O-glycosylation.

N-Acetylgalactosamine is necessary for intercellular communication, and is concentrated in sensory nerve structures of both humans and animals.

See also

References


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