Description

3-Sialyl-D-Glucose (α/β Mixture) is a complex carbohydrate derivative, specifically a sialylated glucose molecule, available as a mixture of its alpha and beta anomers. This compound serves as a crucial biochemical tool and synthetic intermediate for studying and mimicking biological recognition processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for applications in glycobiology, drug discovery, and the development of novel therapeutics.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard, substrate, or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and to investigate carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex glycoconjugates, sialylated oligosaccharides, and potential glycan-based drug candidates.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Employed in the production of probes and reagents for detecting specific pathogens or cellular markers that interact with sialic acid structures.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate for sialyltransferases, neuraminidases (sialidases), and other glycosylhydrolases to study enzyme kinetics and specificity.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Design: Utilized to introduce sialyl motifs onto surfaces, nanoparticles, or proteins to create tools for biosensing and cellular targeting.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role as a component of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and its potential bioactive properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Sialyl-D-Glucose (α/β Mixture)
CAS No.	35259-22-4
Molecular Formula	C17H29NO14
Molecular Weight	471.41 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Sialyllactose (Isomer of); 3-Sialyllactose; 3-SL; 3'-SL; Neu5Acα2-3Galβ1-4Glc; N-Acetylneuraminyl-(2→3)-D-lactose; 5-Acetamido-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-α-D-galacto-non-2-ulopyranosylonic acid-(2→3)-D-lactose; O-α-N-Acetylneuraminyl-(2→3)-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Sialyl-D-Glucose (α/β Mixture) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, MS). We provide a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification results. Our quality system supports research and development requiring reliable, well-characterized biochemicals.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccation. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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