Description

Unsaturated Chondroitin Disaccharide 6-S Sodium is a defined, high-purity disaccharide derivative of chondroitin sulfate, a key glycosaminoglycan. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and building block for research and development in the life sciences. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries who require precise molecular tools for analytical method development, quality control, and advanced glycoscience studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the identification, quantification, and purity assessment of chondroitin sulfate and its derivatives via HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate the activity of chondroitinases, sulfatases, and other glycosaminoglycan-degrading enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research of novel therapeutics targeting cartilage repair, osteoarthritis, and inflammatory conditions where chondroitin sulfate metabolism is involved.
• Glycoscience & Glycoengineering: Acts as a fundamental building block for the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of more complex chondroitin sulfate oligosaccharides and polymers with defined structures.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of diagnostic kits and assays designed to measure chondroitin sulfate levels or related enzymatic activities in biological samples.
• Nutraceutical Quality Control: Provides a high-purity standard to verify the composition and authenticity of commercial chondroitin sulfate raw materials used in dietary supplements.

Basic Information

Product Name	Unsaturated Chondroitin Disaccharide 6-S Sodium
CAS No.	51449-08-2
Molecular Formula	C14H19NNaO14S
Molecular Weight	504.36 g/mol
Synonyms	δDi-6S Sodium Salt; Unsaturated Chondroitin Disulfated Disaccharide Sodium Salt; Chondroitin Disaccharide δDi-6S; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(β-D-gluco-4-enepyranosyluronic acid)-4-O-sulfo-D-galactose Sodium Salt; ADi-6S; Chondroitinase-derived disaccharide 6-sulfate; Sodium (2S,4S,5R)-2-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(1R,4R,5R)-4-hydroxy-2,5-dioxo-4-[(sulfonatooxy)methyl]oxolan-1-yl]oxyoxan-4-yl]oxy-4-hydroxy-5-(2-sulfonatooxyethyl)oxolane-2-carboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Unsaturated Chondroitin Disaccharide 6-S Sodium is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (NMR, MS), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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. 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
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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