N-Acetyl glucosamine/NAG 7512-17-6

≥99.5% by HPLC

Halal, Kosher, FSSC22000, NSF-GMP certificate

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Product name	N-Acetyl glucosamine; O-Acetyl-D-glucosamine; NAG; GlcNAC
CAS No.	7512-17-6
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₅NO₆
Molecular Weight	221.21
Quality	≥99.5% by HPLC Halal, Kosher, FSSC22000, NSF-GMP certificate
Appearance	White or near white drystalline powder or granules

COA

Test Items	Specifications	Results
Appearance	White or near white crystalline powder or granules	White crystalline powder
Odor	With the inherent smell of this product, no odor	Conforms
Taste	With the inherent taste of this product, no unusual taste	Conforms
Assay(on dry basis)	98.0-102.0%	99.91%
Luminousness	≥97.0%	99.2%
Specific rotation (20℃）	+39.0～+43.0°	40.82°
pH (1% aqueous solution)	6.0-8.0	6.69
Moisture content	≤0.5%	0.18%
Ash content	≤0.1%	0.01%
Chloride	≤0.1%	<0.1%
Iron	≤10mg/kg	<10mg/kg
Melting point	196～205℃	Conforms
Lead(Pb)	≤0.4mg/kg	<0.4mg/kg
Arsenic(As)	≤0.5mg/kg	<0.5mg/kg
Mercury(Hg)	≤0.3mg/kg	<0.3mg/kg
Cadmium	≤0.1mg/kg	<0.1mg/kg
Bacterial endotoxin	Measured value	37.5EU/g
Total bacteria count	≤1000cfu/g	10cfu/g
Total yeast and mold count	≤100cfu/g	<10cfu/g
Coliform group	≤0.92MPN/g	<0.3MPN/g
Salmonella	Negative/25g	ND
Staphylococcus	Negative/25g	ND
Conclusion	The result complies with the runhan quality standard of N-Acetyl glucosamine.

Usage

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG / GlcNAc)

N-Acetyl Glucosamine (N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, also known as NAG or GlcNAc; CAS 7512-17-6) is the acetylated amino sugar naturally present in the human body and the direct building block of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, keratan sulfate and mucosal glycoproteins. Unlike glucosamine hydrochloride or glucosamine sulfate, which must be acetylated in the body before entering these pathways, NAG is absorbed and utilised directly — which is why it works across three application areas rather than one. In skin care, it is one of the few cosmetic actives with vehicle-controlled clinical evidence for reducing facial hyperpigmentation: topical 2% NAG reduced hyperpigmentation in an 8-week, double-blind, split-face trial, with a greater effect when combined with 4% niacinamide. Oral supplementation (500–1,000 mg/day) has also been shown to significantly increase stratum corneum moisture content in placebo-controlled studies. In gut health, NAG serves as a precursor for the mucin and glycosaminoglycan layer of the intestinal mucosa. In joint health, it supports cartilage matrix synthesis as a precursor to hyaluronic acid and proteoglycans, and has been studied in combination with chondroitin sulfate for self-reported knee function. From a formulation standpoint, NAG is a low-molecular-weight (221 Da), freely water-soluble, heat- and pH-stable crystalline powder with low hygroscopicity and a mildly sweet taste — easy to incorporate into capsules, tablets, powder blends, beverages and topical emulsions. It carries no sodium or potassium load, unlike stabilised glucosamine sulfate, and our fermentation-derived grade is shellfish-free, allergen-free, vegan and suitable for paediatric and premium applications, while a crustacean-derived grade remains available for cost-sensitive joint formulations.