Description

n-Bromoacetylglucosamine is a valuable brominated sugar derivative used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis and biochemical research. This compound is specifically engineered for the selective modification and labeling of carbohydrate structures, enabling advanced studies in glycobiology and drug discovery. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors who require high-purity building blocks for glycosylation reactions and probe development.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Acts as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing glycosyltransferase inhibitors and metabolic probes to study carbohydrate-mediated biological processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, including antiviral and anticancer candidates targeting glycoprotein functions.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Used for the selective bromoacetylation of amino sugars, facilitating the creation of labeled glycoconjugates for imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) to investigate the function of enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: A key reagent for the preparation of complex oligosaccharides and glycomimetics with modified biological activity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Supports fundamental and applied research in institutes and corporate R&D departments focused on glycoscience.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Bromoacetylglucosamine
CAS No.	26944-26-3
Molecular Formula	C8H14BrNO6
Molecular Weight	300.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-1-O-(bromoacetyl)-α-D-glucopyranose; 1-O-(Bromoacetyl)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranose; Bromoacetyl-D-glucosamine; N-Acetyl-1-O-(bromoacetyl)-D-glucosamine; GlcNAc-Br; Bromoacetylated N-Acetylglucosamine; 2-Acetamido-1-O-(bromoacetyl)-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Bromoacetylglucosamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccator when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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