Description

n-Acetylglucosamine Hexasaccharide 1-4 is a defined oligosaccharide composed of six N-acetyl-D-glucosamine units linked by β(1→4) glycosidic bonds. This high-purity, structurally characterized compound serves as a critical reference standard and building block for advanced glycoscience research and development. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require precise tools for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzyme mechanisms, and developing novel glycotherapeutics.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate for studying chitinases, lysozymes, and other glycosyl hydrolases.
• Glycobiology Tools: Serves as a key intermediate for the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of complex chitin oligomers and glycoconjugates.
• Drug Discovery: Employed in screening assays to identify inhibitors or modulators of carbohydrate-active enzymes relevant to inflammation, infection, and cancer.
• Diagnostic Development: Acts as a coating antigen or hapten in the development of immunoassays for detecting anti-chitin antibodies or related biomarkers.
• Material Science: Investigated for its self-assembly properties and potential in creating novel bio-inspired nanomaterials and hydrogels.
• Standards & Calibration: Provides a precise molecular weight and purity standard for analytical techniques like HPLC, MS, and NMR in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetylglucosamine Hexasaccharide 1-4
CAS No.	13319-33-0
Molecular Formula	C48H80N6O31
Molecular Weight	1189.15 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Diacetylchitohexaose; Chitohexaose, N,N'-Diacetyl-; Chitin Hexasaccharide; β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-D-GlcNAc; Hexa-N-acetylchitohexaose; (GlcNAc)6; N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine Hexamer; 1,4-Linked N-Acetylglucosamine Hexasaccharide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our n-Acetylglucosamine Hexasaccharide 1-4 is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced chromatographic (HPLC, UPLC) and spectroscopic (NMR, MS) techniques to ensure structural identity and high purity, typically exceeding 95%. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
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.