Bacillosamine

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Bacillosamine
IUPAC name (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2,4-Diamino-3,5-dihydroxyhexanal
Other names 4-Deoxyneosamine C
2,4-Diamino-2,4,6-trideoxy-D-Glucose
Molecular formula C6H14N2O3
Identifiers
CAS number [7013-45-8]
PubChem 192835
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Bacillosamine is a rare amino sugar first discovered in Bacillus subtilis.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Celebrating the golden anniversary of the discovery of bacillosamine, the diamino sugar of a Bacillus - 24 August 2007 - Glycobiology.