Description

3-Sulfo-Le(X) Pentaosylceramide is a specialized, sulfated glycosphingolipid derivative, a key component in the study of carbohydrate-mediated biological recognition. This compound matters as a high-purity biochemical reagent essential for advancing research in glycobiology and immunology. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, diagnostic developers, and academic researchers working on inflammation, cancer metastasis, and cell adhesion mechanisms.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical standard and reagent in glycobiology studies to investigate sulfated carbohydrate epitopes and their biological functions.
• Immunology & Inflammation Studies: Serves as a ligand or inhibitor in research focused on selectin-mediated cell adhesion and leukocyte trafficking.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the development and calibration of immunoassays and biosensors targeting cancer-associated carbohydrate antigens.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Acts as a tool compound in high-throughput screening (HTS) campaigns to discover novel anti-inflammatory or anti-metastatic drug candidates.
• Cell Signaling Research: Utilized to study the role of sulfoglycolipids in cellular communication, signal transduction, and pathogen recognition.
• Reference Material: Provides a certified reference material for quality control in the production of related biopharmaceuticals or diagnostic kits.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Sulfo-Le(X) Pentaosylceramide
CAS No.	162635-35-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	3-Sulfo Lewis X Pentaosylceramide; 3'-Sulfo-Lex Ceramide; Sulfated Lewis X Glycosphingolipid; 3-Sulfo-Galβ1-4(Fucα1-3)GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; 3-SLex Ceramide; Lex Sulfate; 3-Sulfo-Lacto-N-fucopentaose III Ceramide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Sulfo-Le(X) Pentaosylceramide is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment, supporting research reproducibility and regulatory compliance.

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, containers should be sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) and kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay	≥ 98% (on dried basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Biological Activity	Tested per customer requirement

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