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Molar mass of Glucosamine

The molecular formula of Glucosamine is C6H13NO5, giving a molar mass of 179.172 g/mol.

Molar mass
179.172g/mol

Computed from the formula with the IUPAC conventional atomic weights (abridged, 2021 edition).

Formula
C6H13NO5
Category
Sugars & Carbohydrates
Atoms per molecule
25

Glucosamine conversions

Mass ↔ amount and solution conversions derived from the stored molar mass of 179.172 g/mol.

1 mmol179.172 mg
1 g5.5812 mmol
1 M179.172 g/L

About Glucosamine

An amino sugar formed by the addition of an amine to glucose, and the starting material for glycosaminoglycans such as chondroitin and hyaluronan. Its sulfate is widely sold for joint health, though trial results are modest at best.

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