Description

Lacto-n-Neotetraose is a well-defined human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) and a key structural component of glycoconjugates. This high-purity carbohydrate is essential for research and development in advanced nutritional science and biotechnology. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the infant formula, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries seeking to replicate the bioactive benefits of human milk.

Application

• Infant Formula Fortification: As a core HMO, it is used to enhance the nutritional profile and mimic the prebiotic and immune-modulating functions of human breast milk.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a critical standard and intermediate in the study of glycobiology, cell recognition processes, and the development of glycan-based therapeutics.
• Nutraceutical Development: Incorporated into functional foods and dietary supplements aimed at promoting gut health and supporting the immune system.
• Microbiome Studies: Used as a selective substrate in microbiological research to investigate the growth of beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacteria.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Acts as a key component in the development of assays and kits for detecting specific carbohydrate-binding proteins or antibodies.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for the enzymatic or chemical synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-n-Neotetraose
CAS No.	13007-32-4
Molecular Formula	C26H45NO21
Molecular Weight	707.63 g/mol
Synonyms	LNnT; Lacto-N-neotetraose; β-D-Gal-(1->4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1->3)-β-D-Gal-(1->4)-D-Glc; 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-4-O-[4-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-β-D-galactopyranosyl]-3-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucopyranose; Human Milk Oligosaccharide; HMO; Tetrasaccharide LNnT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lacto-n-Neotetraose is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for food, nutritional, and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, and specific impurities are available upon request.

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 container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines
Microbiological Analysis	Meets food-grade standards

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