Description

3-Sulfoglucuronyl-Lacto-n-Norhexaosylceramide is a complex, sulfated glycosphingolipid, a key structural component in biological membranes and a vital signaling molecule. This compound matters for its role in cell recognition, adhesion, and immune system modulation, making it a critical reagent in advanced life science research. It is primarily needed by biopharmaceutical researchers and diagnostic developers working on carbohydrate-based therapeutics, biomarker discovery, and immunology studies. The high-purity material is essential for ensuring reproducible and reliable experimental outcomes in these sensitive applications.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a standard or probe in studies of glycosphingolipid metabolism, cell signaling pathways, and lipid raft dynamics.
• Immunology & Vaccine Development: Serves as a target antigen or hapten in the research of autoimmune diseases and the development of carbohydrate-based vaccines.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Employed as a critical coating antigen or calibrator in immunoassays (e.g., ELISA) for detecting specific antibodies or biomarkers.
• Glycobiology Studies: Essential for investigating the biological functions of sulfated glycolipids, including their interactions with proteins and role in pathogen recognition.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a reference compound in drug discovery programs targeting glycolipid-associated disorders and inflammatory conditions.
• Cell Biology: Utilized in studies of membrane biophysics, cell adhesion, and differentiation where specific glycolipid presentation is crucial.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Sulfoglucuronyl-Lacto-n-Norhexaosylceramide
CAS No.	106907-69-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	SGGL-1; SGGL1; 3'-Sulfoglucuronyl Lacto-norhexaosylceramide; Sulfated Glucuronyl Glycolipid; HNK-1 Carbohydrate Antigen; Human Natural Killer-1 Glycolipid; SGGL-I; Sulfoglucuronylneolacto Glycolipid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Sulfoglucuronyl-Lacto-n-Norhexaosylceramide is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance 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 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.