Description

Lacto-n-Difucohexaose I (CAS No. 16789-38-1) is a complex, high-purity oligosaccharide derivative. This compound is of significant value in advanced biochemical research and development, particularly for its role as a specific substrate or standard. It is primarily needed by research institutions, diagnostic manufacturers, and biotechnology companies focused on glycoscience, enzyme characterization, and the development of novel therapeutic or diagnostic platforms.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical substrate for studying the specificity and kinetics of fucosyltransferases and other glycosyltransferases.
• Enzyme Characterization: Serves as a standard or inhibitor in assays to characterize glycosidase and glycosyltransferase activities.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the research and development of diagnostic kits for detecting specific enzyme deficiencies or abnormalities in glycosylation pathways.
• Glycobiology Studies: Acts as a tool compound for investigating cell-surface interactions, carbohydrate-protein recognition, and biosynthetic pathways of complex carbohydrates.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized in drug discovery programs targeting carbohydrate-processing enzymes for therapeutic intervention.
• Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in laboratories analyzing complex carbohydrate mixtures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-n-Difucohexaose I
CAS No.	16789-38-1
Molecular Formula	C32H54O26
Molecular Weight	878.76 g/mol
Synonyms	LNDFH I; Lacto-N-difucohexaose I; 2'-Fucosyllacto-N-fucopentaose I; LNFP I; Fucosyllacto-N-fucopentaose I; Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) Standard; Blood Group H Type 1 Pentasaccharide; Galβ1-3(Fucα1-4)GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4(Fucα1-3)Glc
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lacto-n-Difucohexaose I is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and structural confirmation via NMR and/or MS, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided with every shipment.

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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.