Description

Teichuronic Acid CAS NO 37251-79-9 is a complex anionic polymer composed of repeating units of uronic acid and amino sugar residues, primarily found in the cell walls of certain Gram-positive bacteria. This biopolymer is of significant interest for its role in bacterial physiology and its potential as a target for novel antimicrobial strategies. It serves as a critical research chemical for microbiologists, biochemists, and pharmaceutical developers working in areas such as vaccine development, antibacterial agent discovery, and bacterial cell wall studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in studies investigating bacterial cell wall biosynthesis, structure, and function.
• Immunology & Vaccine Development: Acts as a potential antigen or immunostimulant for research into novel vaccines targeting specific bacterial pathogens.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a substrate for enzymes like lyases and hydrolases that degrade bacterial polysaccharides.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Investigated for the development of new classes of antibiotics and antimicrobial agents that target teichoic and teichuronic acid biosynthesis pathways.
• Microbiology: Employed in laboratory studies to understand bacterial adhesion, biofilm formation, and interaction with host cells.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Potential use in the formulation of reagents for bacterial identification and serotyping.

Basic Information

Product Name	Teichuronic Acid
CAS No.	37251-79-9
Molecular Formula	(C13H21NO11)n (Representative repeating unit)
Molecular Weight	Variable polymer
Synonyms	Poly(glucuronic acid N-acetylgalactosamine); Teichuronic acid polymer; Bacterial cell wall polysaccharide; Anionic cell wall polymer; Glucuronyl-N-acetylgalactosamine polymer; Teichuronopeptide; TA-related polysaccharide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Teichuronic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is characterized for identity, purity, and polymeric properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as carbohydrate composition, uronic acid content, and spectral identification (IR, NMR) is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Uronic Acid Content	≥ 20% (by colorimetric assay)
Protein Content	< 5% (by Bradford or similar)
Nucleic Acid Content	< 2% (A260 measurement)
Solubility	Soluble in water, aqueous buffers
Loss on Drying	< 10%

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