Description

Ganglioside Gm4-1 is a specific, high-purity glycosphingolipid compound, also identified by CAS NO 129069-16-5. This molecule is a critical research-grade biochemical for studying cell membrane structure, signal transduction, and neurological function. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, diagnostic developers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in neuroscience, immunology, and lipidomics research.

Application

• Neuroscience Research: Used as a standard or probe for investigating the role of gangliosides in neuronal development, synaptic transmission, and neurodegenerative disease models.
• Biochemical Reagent: Serves as a high-purity substrate or reference material for enzymatic studies, lipid metabolism research, and analytical method development.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the research and development of diagnostic assays targeting ganglioside-related biomarkers for certain medical conditions.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in studies of cell membrane dynamics, lipid rafts, and cell-cell recognition processes due to its specific structure.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized as a reference compound in drug discovery programs targeting glycosphingolipid pathways or for quality control of related biopharmaceuticals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ganglioside Gm4-1
CAS No.	129069-16-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	GM4 Ganglioside; Ganglioside GM4; N-Acetylneuraminylgalactosylceramide; Galactosylceramide II3-α-N-acetylneuraminosyl-; α-Neu5Ac-(2→3)-β-Gal-(1→1)-Ceramide; II3α-NeuAc-LacCer; Lactosylceramide II3-α-N-acetylneuraminosyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ganglioside Gm4-1 is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under desiccant in a dry environment. Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol mixtures

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