| Brand |
Eata Marisource |
| Product Grade |
Food Supplement Grade |
| Chemical Name |
D-Glucosamine hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H13NO5.HCl |
| Molecular Weight |
215.63 |
| Raw Material Source |
Fermentation or shell hydrolysis derived D-glucosamine |
| Physical Form |
Crystalline powder |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Taste |
Slightly sweet |
| Specific Rotation |
+70 to +73 degrees (specific rotation) |
| pH Value |
3.5-5.0 (10% solution) |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in ethanol |
| Water Solubility |
Freely soluble |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents |
Slightly soluble in methanol; insoluble in ethanol |
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) |
Loss on drying 0.5% max |
| Residue on Ignition |
Ignition residue 0.1% max |
| Assay / Purity |
99.0-101.0% (dried basis) |
| Lead (Pb) |
Heavy metals (as Pb) 10 ppm max |
| Arsenic (As) |
Arsenic 0.5 ppm max |
| Total Plate Count |
Total plate count 1000 cfu/g max |
| Yeast and Mold |
Molds 100 cfu/g max |
| E. coli / Coliforms |
Absent |
| Allergen & Dietary Statement |
Crustacean shellfish origin possible depending on process stream; verify per lot |
| Intended Use |
Joint health and cartilage support dietary supplement ingredient |
| Target Industries |
Dietary supplements, functional foods, pharmaceutical excipient use |
| Recommended Applications |
Tablets, capsules, powders and combined joint health formulas |
| Chemical Class |
Amino monosaccharide hydrochloride salt |
| Structural Unit |
2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose hydrochloride |
| Functional Groups |
Amine, hydroxyl, hemiacetal |
| Ionic Character |
Ionic salt |
| Key Features |
Compendium-style panel covering assay, rotation, chloride-linked purity limits and full microbiology; consistent white crystal habit |
| Functional Benefits |
High purity monograph-aligned material simplifies registration dossiers; free base equivalent content above 83% |
| Mechanism of Action |
Provides glucosamine substrate incorporated into glycosaminoglycan synthesis in cartilage matrix metabolism |
| Typical End Products |
Joint health tablets and capsules, combination glucosamine-chondroitin products |
| Formulation Compatibility |
Compatible with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, collagen and mineral blends in solid dosage |
| Preparation & Dissolution Guidance |
Dissolve readily in water at formulation stage; mild acidic taste managed with flavor systems |
| Reactivity & Derivatization |
Stable salt; avoid prolonged strong alkaline conditions which liberate the free base |
| Stability Notes |
Stable when stored cool and dry in sealed containers |
| Usage Precautions |
Hygroscopic; reseal promptly after opening. Store per label conditions; retain certificates for each lot. |
| Environmental Profile |
Manufactured from marine processing by-product streams |
| Analytical Methods |
HPLC assay, specific rotation, chloride titration, ICP trace elements, micro panel per lot |