Description

n-Acetylmannosaminuronic Acid is a specialized amino sugar acid derivative, serving as a crucial biochemical building block and research intermediate. Its significance lies in its role as a precursor in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates, which are vital for studying cell signaling and microbial interactions. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors, particularly those focused on glycobiology, vaccine development, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: A key intermediate for the enzymatic or chemical synthesis of sialic acid derivatives and complex oligosaccharides.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a precursor in the research and production of glycan-based vaccines, antiviral drugs, and cancer therapeutics.
• Biochemical Reagent: Serves as a substrate or standard in enzymatic assays for studying sialyltransferases and other glycosyltransferases.
• Microbial Polysaccharide Synthesis: Applied in research related to bacterial capsule and biofilm formation for antimicrobial studies.
• Diagnostic Development: Utilized in the development of diagnostic tools and assays targeting specific carbohydrate antigens.
• Standards and Metabolites: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for metabolite identification and quantification in mass spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetylmannosaminuronic Acid
CAS No.	57496-35-2
Molecular Formula	C8H13NO7
Molecular Weight	235.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-mannuronic acid; N-Acetyl-D-mannosaminuronic acid; ManNAcA; D-Mannuronic acid, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-mannopyranuronic acid; N-Acetylmannosaminuronic acid; Acetylmannosaminuronic Acid
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Quality Control

Our n-Acetylmannosaminuronic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

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) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

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

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