Description

Lactoisooctaosylceramide is a complex glycosphingolipid, a key component in the study of cell membrane structure and signaling pathways. This high-purity biochemical is essential for advanced research in glycobiology and the development of diagnostic tools. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and biotechnology companies focused on immunology, oncology, and metabolic disease studies. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliability for critical scientific applications.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in studies of glycosphingolipid metabolism, cell adhesion, and receptor-ligand interactions.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a critical antigen or reference compound in the development of immunoassays and diagnostic kits for related metabolic disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting sphingolipid-related pathways, including potential therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in research to understand the role of specific glycosphingolipids in cell membrane dynamics and signal transduction.
• Biochemical Reagent: Functions as a high-purity reagent for enzymatic studies and the characterization of glycosyltransferases or glycosidases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lactoisooctaosylceramide
CAS No.	104042-02-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Lactoisooctaosylceramide; Lacto-N-isooctaosylceramide; IV3NeuAcIII6NeuAcLc8Cer; Disialosyl-lactoisooctaosylceramide; Glycosphingolipid GLc-8; Lacto-series glycosphingolipid; Blood group antigen-related glycosphingolipid
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Quality Control

Our Lactoisooctaosylceramide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for biochemical reagents, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive experimental systems.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol/water mixtures

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