Description

2,3-Disulfo-Le(X) Pentaosylceramide is a complex, sulfated glycosphingolipid derivative, a key compound in glycobiology research. Its value lies in its role as a high-purity reference standard for studying carbohydrate-mediated cell recognition, signaling, and immune responses. This product is essential for researchers and developers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors who require precise tools for investigating inflammation, cancer metastasis, and microbial adhesion pathways.

Application

• Biomedical Research Standard: Serves as a critical reference material in glycobiology for the study of sulfated glycan structures and their biological functions.
• Diagnostic Development: Used in the development and calibration of diagnostic assays targeting specific carbohydrate antigens associated with diseases.
• Drug Discovery Tool: Employed in screening platforms to identify potential inhibitors of carbohydrate-protein interactions relevant to inflammation and oncology.
• Immunology Studies: Applied in research focused on the role of sulfated glycosphingolipids in immune cell modulation and pathogen recognition.
• Biochemical Reagent: Acts as a substrate or ligand in enzymatic studies and binding assays to characterize lectins and other carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A fundamental reagent for universities and research institutes exploring cell surface biology and glycomics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Disulfo-Le(X) Pentaosylceramide
CAS No.	162635-34-9
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Synonyms	2,3-Disulfo Lewis X Pentaosylceramide; 2,3-Disulfo-Lex Pentaosylceramide; Sulfated Lewis X Glycosphingolipid; 2,3-Bis-sulfo-Le(X) Ceramide; Le(X) Pentasaccharide Sulfate Derivative; Disulfated Glycolipid; Glycosphingolipid Sulfate Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Disulfo-Le(X) Pentaosylceramide is produced under stringent conditions to ensure the highest standards of purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key specifications and test results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep the container sealed under an inert atmosphere and desiccated to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, DMSO, methanol/water mixtures

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