Description

N',N'',N'''-Tetraacetylchitotetraose is a defined, fully acetylated oligosaccharide derived from chitin, a key structural polysaccharide. This high-purity, synthetic standard is critical for research and development in glycoscience, providing a precise molecular tool for studying enzymatic mechanisms and carbohydrate-protein interactions. It is primarily utilized by biochemists and pharmaceutical researchers in the life sciences sector for applications ranging from enzyme substrate studies to the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate & Inhibitor Studies: Serves as a specific substrate for chitinases, lysozymes, and other glycosyl hydrolases to investigate kinetics, inhibition, and catalytic mechanisms.
• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference standard in analytical chemistry (HPLC, MS) for method development and quantification of chitin-derived molecules.
• Immunology & Cell Biology Research: Acts as a well-defined molecular probe to study plant and animal innate immune responses triggered by chitin oligomers (Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns).
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the discovery and screening of new antifungal agents, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other therapeutics targeting chitin-related pathways.
• Glycobiology Tool: Essential for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, lectin binding, and the synthesis of more complex glycoconjugates.
• Agricultural Science: Used in research to develop chitinase-based biopesticides or to study plant defense mechanisms against fungal pathogens.

Basic Information

Product Name	N',N'',N'''-Tetraacetylchitotetraose
CAS No.	2706-65-2
Molecular Formula	C34H58N4O26
Molecular Weight	914.84 g/mol
Synonyms	Tetra-N-acetylchitotetraose; Chitotetraose tetraacetate; N-Acetylchitotetraose; 1,4-Bis-(N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl)-N-acetyl-β-D-glucosamine tetraacetate; GlcNAc4; (GlcNAc)4; N,N',N'',N'''-Tetraacetylchitotetraose; β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-D-GlcNAc tetraacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N',N'',N'''-Tetraacetylchitotetraose is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for advanced research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.