CAS No.: 66-84-2 Formula: C6H14ClNO5
Weight: 215.63200
Synonyms: Glucopyranose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-, hydrochloride, D-; D-Glucosamine hydrochloride; D-Glucosamine HCl; Glucosamine HCl;
Novel application of glucosamine to prepare medical agent for treating vertigo. Found in chitin, in mucoproteins, and in mucopolysaccharides. Antiarthritic. Recent studies show that its chondroprotective activity is related to its antiapoptic properties.