glucosamine hydrochloride and its Impurities

Glucosamine Hydrochloride is commonly used as a treatment for osteoarthritis, although its acceptance as a medical therapy varies. It is an amino sugar and precursor of glycosylated proteins and lipids. It is one of the most abundant monosaccharides. Reference standards of Glucosamine Hydrochloride API,and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.