Description

N,n-Diacetylchitobiose is a defined, high-purity chitin-derived disaccharide, serving as a crucial biochemical building block and research standard. This compound is essential for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzymatic pathways, and as a precursor for synthesizing complex glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and biotechnology sectors for applications in glycobiology, diagnostics, and drug discovery.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: A fundamental substrate and standard for studying chitinases, lysozymes, and other glycosyl hydrolases.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate and precursor for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in research for developing anti-inflammatory agents, immunomodulators, and drug delivery systems based on chitosan derivatives.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Employed in the formulation of enzymatic assay kits and as a component in diagnostic platforms targeting carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Enzyme Characterization: Acts as a standard for the kinetic analysis and inhibition studies of enzymes involved in chitin metabolism.
• Cell Biology Studies: Utilized to investigate cell signaling pathways and interactions mediated by chitin oligomers in plant and animal systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Diacetylchitobiose
CAS No.	2706-64-1
Molecular Formula	C16H28N2O11
Molecular Weight	424.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Chitobiose Octaacetate; N,N'-Diacetylchitobiose; 2-Acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-deoxy-D-glucose; O,N-Diacetylchitobiose; Chitobiose, N,N'-diacetyl-; N,N'-Diacetyl-β-D-chitobioside; β-D-GlcNAc-(1→4)-D-GlcNAc (peracetylated form); 1,4-Bis(N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl) glucose derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N,n-Diacetylchitobiose is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements, including research-grade and higher purity tiers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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