Description

6-Sialyl-n-Acetyllactosamine* (CAS NO 174757-71-2) is a complex, high-purity oligosaccharide derivative that serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in glycobiology research. This compound is essential for studying and mimicking biological recognition processes involving sialic acid-terminated glycans. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology sectors for applications such as glycan array development, enzyme substrate studies, and the synthesis of glycoconjugate vaccines.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: As a key substrate and reference standard for studying sialyltransferases, glycosidases, and lectin binding specificities.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Used in the design and production of diagnostic assays and biosensors that detect pathogens or biomarkers based on glycan recognition.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, including potential therapeutic agents and vaccine components.
• Glycan Microarray Fabrication: Immobilized onto surfaces to create arrays for high-throughput screening of protein-glycan interactions.
• Enzyme Characterization: Employed as a defined substrate to determine the activity, kinetics, and inhibition of glycan-processing enzymes.
• Cell Biology Studies: Used to investigate cell-surface interactions, signaling pathways, and adhesion events mediated by sialylated glycans.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Sialyl-n-Acetyllactosamine*
CAS No.	174757-71-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	6'-Sialyllactosamine; Sialyl LacNAc; Neu5Acα2-6Galβ1-4GlcNAc; 6-SLN; N-Acetyl-6'-sialyllactosamine; α-2,6-Sialyl-N-acetyllactosamine; 6'-SLN; Sialyl Lewis x precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Sialyl-n-Acetyllactosamine* is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry for structural confirmation, and HPLC for purity assessment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are available upon request.

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 moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 1.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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