Description

n-Acetylmuramic Acid is a key biochemical building block, specifically an amino sugar acid essential to the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls. Its significance lies in its role as a fundamental substrate for research into bacterial physiology, cell wall biosynthesis, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications in microbiology, enzymology, and drug discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Essential substrate for studying the enzymatic pathways of bacterial cell wall synthesis, including Mur ligases.
• Antimicrobial Development: Used as a target molecule for screening and designing new antibiotics that inhibit peptidoglycan assembly.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a critical component in assays to measure the activity of enzymes like MurNAc ligase and other biosynthetic enzymes.
• Microbiology Studies: Employed in research to understand bacterial growth, division, and the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
• Glycobiology: Used as a standard or intermediate in the study of complex carbohydrate structures and their biological functions.
• Diagnostic Reagent Preparation: Potential use in developing sensitive assays for bacterial detection and identification.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetylmuramic Acid
CAS No.	10597-89-4
Molecular Formula	C11H19NO8
Molecular Weight	293.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Acetylmuramic Acid; Muramic Acid, N-Acetyl-; 2-Acetamido-3-O-[(R)-1-carboxyethyl]-2-deoxy-D-glucose; N-Acetyl-D-muramic Acid; MurNAc; N-Acetylmuramate; 10597-89-4; Peptidoglycan Monomer
EINECS	234-219-3

Quality Control

Our n-Acetylmuramic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality standards for fine biochemicals to support our global clientele in regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%
Microbial Limits	To specification

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