Description

Difucosyllacto-n-Hexaose A is a complex, high-purity oligosaccharide derivative, a key structural component in advanced glycobiology research. This compound is critical for studying cell-cell recognition, immune response modulation, and pathogen-host interactions due to its specific fucosylated lacto-N-hexaose backbone. It is an essential reagent for biopharmaceutical R&D, diagnostic assay development, and the synthesis of glycoconjugate vaccines and therapeutics. Researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector rely on its defined structure and consistent quality for reproducible experimental and production outcomes.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or substrate for studying glycosyltransferase and glycosidase enzyme activities, and for investigating carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Biopharmaceutical Development: Serves as a critical intermediate or reference compound in the development of monoclonal antibodies, glycoprotein-based drugs, and glycoengineered products.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the development of immunoassays and biosensors for detecting specific antibodies, lectins, or microbial adhesins that recognize fucosylated epitopes.
• Vaccine Research: Utilized in the synthesis and quality control of conjugate vaccines targeting bacterial pathogens where fucosylated glycans play a role in immunogenicity.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplements: Acts as a bioactive additive in specialized cell culture media to influence cell growth, differentiation, and protein expression profiles.
• Synthetic Chemistry: Provides a complex building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of larger, more intricate oligosaccharide structures and neoglycoconjugates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Difucosyllacto-n-Hexaose A
CAS No.	125091-31-8
Molecular Formula	C38H64N2O31
Molecular Weight	997.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Lacto-N-difucohexaose I; LNDFH I; Lacto-N-fucopentaose II (LNF-II) derivative; Blood group H type 2 pentasaccharide derivative; Fucosyllacto-N-hexaose; Leb antigen pentasaccharide backbone; Human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) analog; Difucosyl-para-lacto-N-hexaose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Difucosyllacto-n-Hexaose A is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing specifications such as purity (by HPLC), identity confirmation (NMR, MS), and moisture content. We support compliance with relevant quality frameworks for research-grade biochemicals.

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 sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
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.