Description

α-Neu5Ac-2-3-Gal-1-3-Glcnac is a complex, high-purity oligosaccharide derivative, specifically a sialylated trisaccharide, with the CAS registry number 142434-22-8. This compound is a critical intermediate and reference standard for advanced research in glycobiology and the development of novel therapeutics. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology sectors who require precise tools for studying cell-cell interactions, pathogen recognition, and glyco-engineering.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: As a key reference standard for the study of sialic acid-containing glycans and their role in cellular communication.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the synthesis and screening of glycan-based drug candidates, including anti-inflammatory and anti-viral agents.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Serves as a critical component in the development of immunoassays and biosensors for detecting specific carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Enzyme Substrate & Inhibitor Studies: Employed as a substrate for sialyltransferases and other glycosyltransferases to study enzyme kinetics and inhibition.
• Bioconjugation & Vaccine Development: Acts as a building block for synthesizing neoglycoconjugates for vaccine development and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Used in specialized cell culture media to influence cell surface glycosylation patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Neu5Ac-2-3-Gal-1-3-Glcnac
CAS No.	142434-22-8
Molecular Formula	C29H48N2O22
Molecular Weight	752.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Neu5Acα2-3Galβ1-3GlcNAc; Sialyl Lewis X precursor; 3'-Sialyllactosamine; 3'-SLN; α-N-Acetylneuraminyl-(2→3)-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→3)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; N-Acetylneuraminic acid-(α2-3)-D-galactose-(β1-3)-N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine; Sialyl T-antigen precursor; Trisaccharide, Neu5Ac-α-2,3-Gal-β-1,3-GlcNAc
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Quality Control

Every batch of α-Neu5Ac-2-3-Gal-1-3-Glcnac is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research and development standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 hydrolysis.

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.