Description

Paragloboside is a specific glycosphingolipid, a crucial component in the study of cell membrane biology and carbohydrate recognition. This compound is essential for researchers investigating ganglioside biosynthesis pathways, cell signaling mechanisms, and the role of specific carbohydrate structures in biological recognition events. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, glycobiologists, and pharmaceutical R&D teams in the life sciences sector for advanced research and diagnostic development.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key intermediate and reference standard in the study of ganglioside and globo-series glycosphingolipid biosynthesis.
• Cell Biology Studies: Used to investigate the role of specific glycolipids in cell membrane structure, cell-cell recognition, and signal transduction processes.
• Enzymology: Serves as a substrate for enzymes like sialyltransferases in enzymatic synthesis studies to produce more complex gangliosides.
• Diagnostic Development: Potential use as a standard or component in the development of assays for metabolic disorders related to sphingolipid metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting diseases where glycosphingolipid expression is altered, such as certain cancers and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Glycan Array Fabrication: Can be used to create functionalized surfaces for studying protein-carbohydrate interactions in a high-throughput format.

Basic Information

Product Name	Paragloboside
CAS No.	56573-54-7
Molecular Formula	C56H99NO21
Molecular Weight	1098.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Lacto-N-neotetraosylceramide; IV3βGal-nLc4Cer; Paragloboside (nLc4Cer); N-Acetyllactosaminylparagloboside; Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; Lactoneotetraosylceramide; Globo-N-tetraosylceramide; 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-4-O-[3-O-[4-O-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-β-D-galactopyranosyl]-β-D-glucopyranosyl]-D-glucopyranose, 1-(N-hexacosanoylamino)-2,3-dihydroxy-4-octadecene-1-yl β-D-glucopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our Paragloboside is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry to confirm structure and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and solvent content is provided with every shipment to support your research documentation and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be sealed under dry conditions and allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solvent Residue (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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