Daunosamine

Daunosamine
Names
IUPAC names
Linear:(3S,4S,5S)-3-amino-4,5-dihydroxyhexanal
Pyranose: (3S,4S,5S)-4-amino-6-methyl-tetrahydropyran-2,5-diol
Other names
3-Amino-2,3,6-trideoxy-L-lyxo-hexose
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C6H13NO3
Molar mass 147.17 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Daunosamine is a deoxy sugar and amino sugar of the hexosamine class.

Daunosamine is a component of the anthracycline class of antineoplastics, linked to a derivative of naphthacene. It is a component of birch juice.

Chemical propeties:

Soluble in water. This deoxy sugar responds with polymers like cellulose and lignin if it is in excess, so collection of birch juice is very helpful for birch.


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