Description

n-Acetylbacillosamine is a key monosaccharide derivative and a vital intermediate in the biosynthesis of bacterial cell wall components. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing novel antibiotics, glycoconjugate vaccines, and tools for glycobiology research. It is primarily utilized in pharmaceutical R&D, academic biochemistry studies, and the production of advanced diagnostic reagents targeting bacterial pathogens.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block for the synthesis of novel antibiotics and antimicrobial agents targeting bacterial cell wall assembly.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis of bacterial glycosylation.
• Vaccine Development: Serves as a key component in the research and production of glycoconjugate vaccines against pathogenic bacteria.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in the study of bacterial virulence factors and the development of diagnostic assays for bacterial infections.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a precursor or inhibitor in studies of specific glycosyltransferases and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Chemical Synthesis: A specialized chiral starting material for the total synthesis of complex natural products and bioactive oligosaccharides.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	n-Acetylbacillosamine
CAS No.	40837-99-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO6
Molecular Weight	221.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetamido-4-amino-2,4,6-trideoxy-D-glucose; Bacillosamine N-acetate; 4-Amino-2-acetamido-2,4,6-trideoxy-D-glucopyranose; D-Bacillosamine, N-acetyl-; 2,4-Diamino-2,4,6-trideoxy-D-glucose N-acetyl derivative; 40837-99-8; N-Acetyl-D-bacillosamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Acetylbacillosamine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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