Description

Lacto-n-Difucopentaose I is a structurally defined, high-purity oligosaccharide, a key building block in glycobiology research and development. This compound is essential for studying and modulating carbohydrate-protein interactions, which are fundamental to numerous biological processes. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors, particularly for the development of glycan-based therapeutics, vaccines, and analytical standards.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or substrate to study enzyme kinetics (e.g., fucosyltransferases, glycosidases) and lectin binding specificities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of complex glycans for potential therapeutic agents, including anti-inflammatory and anti-adhesion drugs.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the development of glycan arrays and immunoassays for the detection of specific antibodies or for profiling glycan-binding proteins.
• Biomarker Discovery: Utilized as a reference compound in mass spectrometry and HPLC-based analyses to identify and quantify glycans in biological samples.
• Nutritional Science: Investigated as a potential prebiotic or human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) analog for infant formula and functional food research.
• Enzyme Characterization: Acts as a specific substrate for the characterization and inhibition studies of glycosyl hydrolases and transferases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-n-Difucopentaose I
CAS No.	221224-60-8
Molecular Formula	C32H54O25
Molecular Weight	838.76 g/mol
Synonyms	LNDFH I; Lacto-N-difucohexaose I; LNFP II; Fucα1-2Galβ1-3[Fucα1-4]GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glc; 2'-Fucosyllactose, α1-3/4-fucosylated; Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) derivative; Lea antigen pentasaccharide; Blood group antigen related oligosaccharide.
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Quality Control

Our Lacto-n-Difucopentaose I is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods, including HPLC and NMR, are validated to provide reliable specifications for our customers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry environment before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10 EU/mg (if applicable)

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