Description

n-Acetyl-9-o-Lactylneuraminic Acid is a specialized sialic acid derivative, a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex glycoconjugates and biological probes. This compound is valued for its role in advanced biochemical research and the development of diagnostic tools. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications in glycobiology, enzymology, and the study of cell surface interactions.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical intermediate for studying sialic acid metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and glycosylation pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the synthesis of novel glycoprotein-based therapeutics and vaccine components.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Serves as a building block for producing high-specificity reagents used in clinical diagnostics and immunoassays.
• Glycobiology Studies: Essential for investigating cell-cell recognition, pathogen-host interactions, and other biological processes mediated by sialylated structures.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for sialidases (neuraminidases) and sialyltransferases in enzymatic characterization assays.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control in related biopharmaceutical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetyl-9-o-Lactylneuraminic Acid
CAS No.	58718-38-0
Molecular Formula	C17H27NO11
Molecular Weight	421.40 g/mol
Synonyms	9-O-Lactyl-N-acetylneuraminic acid; N-Acetyl-9-O-lactylneuraminate; 5-Acetamido-3,5-dideoxy-9-O-[(1-carboxyethyl)-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-2-ulopyranosonic acid; Lactyl-Neu5Ac; Neu5Ac9Lt; Sialic acid 9-O-lactyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our n-Acetyl-9-o-Lactylneuraminic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant industry standards for research chemicals.

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. 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.