Description

Monosialoganglioside GM4 (Bovine) is a specific glycosphingolipid, a monosialylated ganglioside derived from bovine brain tissue. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and neurological research due to its role in cell membrane structure and cell signaling processes. It serves as a critical reference standard and research reagent for scientists in the fields of neuroscience, lipidomics, and glycobiology.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a high-purity reference standard for the study of ganglioside metabolism, structure, and function.
• Neuroscience Studies: Essential for investigating the role of gangliosides in neural development, synaptic transmission, and neurodegenerative disease models.
• Lipidomics Analysis: Serves as a critical component in mass spectrometry and chromatography for profiling and quantifying complex lipid mixtures.
• Cell Biology: Utilized in studies of cell membrane dynamics, lipid rafts, and receptor-ligand interactions.
• Diagnostic Development: Acts as a potential antigen or standard in the development of assays for autoimmune or neurological disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery research targeting sphingolipid pathways and related therapeutic areas.

Basic Information

Product Name	Monosialoganglioside GM4 (Bovine)
CAS No.	105054-68-0
Molecular Formula	C55H98N2O21
Molecular Weight	1123.4 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	GM4 Ganglioside (Bovine); II3Neu5Ac-GgOse4Cer; N-Acetylneuraminosylgalactosylceramide; α-Neu5Ac-(2→3)-β-Gal-(1→1)-Cer; Bovine Brain GM4; Monosialotetrahexosylganglioside GM4; Ganglioside GM4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Monosialoganglioside GM4 (Bovine) is produced and handled under strict quality protocols suitable for research applications. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere. Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol/water mixtures
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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