D-glucosamine sulfate

D-glucosamine sulfate (CAS 14999-43-0) is an amino monosaccharide salt used primarily as an active pharmaceutical ingredient and nutraceutical compound. Also known as GS.

Where is D-glucosamine sulfate used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: active ingredient in oral solid dosage forms for joint health and cartilage support
• Nutraceuticals: combination products with chondroitin sulfate or MSM for branded joint-care supplements
• Functional food and beverage: bioactive amino sugar in fortified products
• Personal care: topical skin-conditioning actives for anti-aging or moisturizing claims
• It is the sulfated form of glucosamine.

Good to know: Stabilized potassium chloride (2KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl) salt complexes improve hygroscopic stability and extend shelf life.