Description

8-o-(4-Amino-4-Deoxyarabinopyranosyl)-3-Deoxyoctulosonic Acid is a specialized, high-purity biochemical building block and research compound. This molecule is of significant interest for its role as a structural analog and intermediate in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors for applications in drug discovery, vaccine development, and advanced biochemical studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel antibiotics, antivirals, and other therapeutic agents targeting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.
• Glycobiology Studies: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway analysis related to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and oligosaccharide biosynthesis.
• Vaccine Adjuvant Development: Investigated for its potential role in modulating immune responses due to its structural similarity to components of bacterial endotoxins.
• Biochemical Reagent: Serves as a high-purity standard or reference material in analytical laboratories for quality control and method validation.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in microbiology, immunology, and synthetic chemistry.
• Process Development: Used as a starting material or intermediate in the scale-up and process optimization for the production of complex carbohydrate-based APIs.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-o-(4-Amino-4-Deoxyarabinopyranosyl)-3-Deoxyoctulosonic Acid
CAS No.	118573-59-4
Molecular Formula	C18H31NO13
Molecular Weight	469.44 g/mol
Synonyms	8-O-(4-Amino-4-deoxy-α-L-arabinopyranosyl)-3-deoxy-D-manno-oct-2-ulosonic acid; Kdo-8-Ara4N; 4-Amino-4-deoxy-L-arabinose-Kdo; Lipid A precursor derivative; Aminoarabinose-Kdo conjugate; 3-Deoxy-D-manno-oct-2-ulosonic acid 8-(4-amino-4-deoxy-α-L-arabinopyranoside); LPS biosynthetic intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 8-o-(4-Amino-4-Deoxyarabinopyranosyl)-3-Deoxyoctulosonic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and MS for identity verification, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability 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). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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