Inactive / Discontinued
GLUCOSAMINE
UNII N08U5BOQ1K
Substance Identification & Data
This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for Glucosamine, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) N08U5BOQ1K.
Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 3416-24-8 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) 4845. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.
Detailed Substance Profile
Preferred Name
GLUCOSAMINE
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
Molecular Formula
N08U5BOQ1K
The specific atomic composition represented as a molecular structure string.
InChIKey
C6H13NO5 International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
FZHXIRIBWMQPQF-SLPGGIOYSA-N Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
NCI Thesaurus
National Cancer Institute reference terminology for clinical and research data.
INN ID
3120
Sequential identifier assigned via the WHO International Nonproprietary Name program.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
OC[C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)N)O)O)O
Synonyms and Nomenclature
This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for Glucosamine. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.
FDA Official Name
GLUCOSAMINE
Common Names & Synonyms
CHITOSAMINE
GLUCOSAMINE [HSDB]
GLUCOSAMINE [INN]
GLUCOSAMINE [MART.]
GLUCOSAMINE [MI]
GLUCOSAMINE [USAN]
GLUCOSAMINE [VANDF]
GLUCOSAMINE [WHO-DD]
Brand / Trade Names
MEDIFLEX
Systematic Nomenclature
(2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-AMINO-3,4,5,6-TETRAHYDROXYHEXANAL
(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-AMINO-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)TETRAHYDRO-2H-PYRAN-2,4,5-TRIOL
2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE
D-(+)-GLUCOSAMINE
D-GLUCOPYRANOSE, 2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-
D-GLUCOSE, 2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-
GLUCOPYRANOSE, 2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-
GLUCOPYRANOSE, 2-AMINO-2-DEOXY-, D-
NDC Products Containing GLUCOSAMINE
This unique ingredient identifier is listed as an ingredient or substance in the following products in the NDC directory:
