| Brand |
Eata Marisource |
| Product Grade |
Food Supplement Grade |
| Chemical Name |
D-Glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride complex |
| Molecular Formula |
(C6H14NO5)2SO4.2KCl |
| Molecular Weight |
905.4 (dimer complex per salt form convention) |
| Raw Material Source |
Fermentation or shell hydrolysis derived D-glucosamine |
| Physical Form |
Crystalline powder |
| Appearance |
White crystalline powder |
| Odor |
Odorless |
| Taste |
Slightly sweet, saline |
| Specific Rotation |
+50 to +52 degrees (specific rotation) |
| pH Value |
3.5-5.0 (solution) |
| Solubility |
Freely soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in ethanol |
| Water Solubility |
Freely soluble |
| Solubility in Organic Solvents |
Poor in alcohols |
| Moisture (Loss on Drying) |
Loss on drying 0.5% max |
| Residue on Ignition |
Ignition residue 27.0-29.0% |
| Assay / Purity |
98.0-102.0% (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 use |
| Recommended Applications |
Tablets, capsules, sachets and combination joint health products |
| Chemical Class |
Amino monosaccharide sulfate salt complex |
| Structural Unit |
Glucosamine sulfate with potassium chloride stabilizer |
| Functional Groups |
Amine, hydroxyl, sulfate ester |
| Ionic Character |
Ionic salt complex |
| Key Features |
Potassium chloride stabilized crystal form; sulfate 15.5-16.5% and chloride 11.8-12.8% confirm salt stoichiometry; full microbiology panel |
| Functional Benefits |
The potassium salt is the reference stabilized form in most published joint health studies, easing formula precedent and registration |
| Mechanism of Action |
Supplies glucosamine sulfate substrate for glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis in cartilage metabolism |
| Typical End Products |
Joint health tablets, capsules, effervescent and sachet formats |
| Formulation Compatibility |
Compatible with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, undenatured type II collagen and herbal extracts |
| Preparation & Dissolution Guidance |
Dissolve readily in water; manage saline taste with flavor systems in direct-consumption formats |
| Reactivity & Derivatization |
Avoid prolonged high humidity and strong alkali which degrade the sulfate ester |
| Stability Notes |
Stable when stored cool and dry in sealed containers |
| Usage Precautions |
Hygroscopic; reseal promptly. Monitor potassium content in multi-ingredient formulas. Storage per label conditions. |
| Environmental Profile |
Manufactured from marine processing by-product streams |
| Analytical Methods |
HPLC assay, ion chromatography sulfate and chloride, specific rotation, micro panel per lot |