Chemical Name: | 2-[3-acetamido-5-[3-acetamido-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-2-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxypropanoic acid |
CAS Number: | 41137-10-4 |
Product Number: | AG0073BD(AGN-PC-00NZDE) |
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Molecular Formula: | C19H32N2O13 |
Molecular Weight: | 496.4630 |
N-Acetyl-D-glucosaminyl-(1-4)-N-acetylmuramic Acid, also known as MurNAc-GlcNAc, is a vital component in chemical synthesis, particularly in the field of glycochemistry. This unique compound serves as a building block for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates, such as bacterial cell wall peptidoglycans. In chemical synthesis, MurNAc-GlcNAc is employed for the creation of glycopeptides, glycolipids, and other glycoconjugates which play essential roles in biological processes. Its precise structure and reactivity make it a valuable tool for designing and constructing diverse glycochemical compounds with specific functions and properties.