Description

Ganglioside Gm4-2 CAS NO 129069-15-4 is a specific, high-purity glycosphingolipid belonging to the ganglioside family, a class of complex lipids found predominantly in cell membranes, particularly in neural tissues. This compound is of significant value in biochemical and pharmaceutical research for its role in cell signaling, membrane structure, and as a potential biomarker or therapeutic target. It is primarily required by research institutions, diagnostic developers, and biopharmaceutical companies engaged in neuroscience, oncology, and immunology studies.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies of neural development, synaptic function, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Biomarker Discovery: Investigated for its expression patterns in various cancers and neurological disorders for diagnostic applications.
• Membrane Biology Studies: Employed to study lipid raft composition, membrane fluidity, and cell-cell recognition processes.
• Immunology Research: Serves as an antigen or hapten in the development of antibodies and the study of immune responses.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized as a reference compound or intermediate in the R&D of novel therapeutics targeting ganglioside-mediated pathways.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated as a critical component in ELISA kits or other immunoassays for disease detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ganglioside Gm4-2
CAS No.	129069-15-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ganglioside GM4 (II3Neu5Ac-LacCer); GM4 Ganglioside; N-Acetylneuraminosyl-lactosylceramide; Lactosylceramide II3-a-N-acetylneuraminoside; Neu5Acα2-3Galβ1-1'Cer; D18:1/18:0 GM4; Lactosylceramide with α2-3-linked Neu5Ac; Sialyllactosylceramide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ganglioside Gm4-2 is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 5.0% total
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol mixtures
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%

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