Description

Hexyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized glycoside derivative of N-acetylglucosamine, designed for advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical building block and biochemical tool for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, glycosidase inhibition, and glycoconjugate synthesis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for drug discovery, enzyme mechanism studies, and the development of novel glycotherapeutics.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study glycosidase and glycosyltransferase activity.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and development of glycosidase-targeting drugs, including potential treatments for metabolic disorders and viral infections.
• Glycomics and Proteomics: Serves as a standard or probe in analytical techniques for mapping carbohydrate-protein interaction networks.
• Cell Biology Studies: Utilized to investigate cell surface carbohydrate recognition and signaling pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Incorporated into diagnostic kits and assays for detecting specific carbohydrate-related biomarkers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	190912-49-3
Molecular Formula	C14H27NO7
Molecular Weight	321.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl N-Acetyl-β-D-glucosaminide; Hexyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside; N-Acetyl-β-D-glucosamine hexyl glycoside; β-Hexyl N-acetylglucosaminide; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl hexyl ether; GlcNAc-β-C6; NAG-β-C6; 1-Hexyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our Hexyl 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	-20° to -25° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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