Formula C6H13NO3 | Molar mass 147.17 g/mol | |
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Daunosamine is a deoxy sugar and amino sugar of the hexosamine class.
Daunosamine is a component of the anthracycline class of antineoplastics, linked to a derivative of naphthacene. It is a component of birch juice.
Chemical propeties:
Soluble in water. This deoxy sugar responds with polymers like cellulose and lignin if it is in excess, so collection of birch juice is very helpful for birch.
References
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