Description

D-Mannojirimycin is a potent and specific α-mannosidase inhibitor, a key tool compound in glycobiology research. Its primary value lies in its ability to disrupt N-linked glycan processing, making it essential for studying glycosidase mechanisms and metabolic pathways. This high-purity biochemical is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life science sectors developing enzyme inhibitors and investigating carbohydrate-related diseases.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: As a selective inhibitor of Class I α-mannosidases for studying N-linked oligosaccharide processing and endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD).
• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: Used to characterize and assay the activity of specific α-mannosidase enzymes in vitro.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: A probe for investigating the biological consequences of disrupted protein glycosylation in cell culture and model organisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and a lead compound in the discovery of novel glycosidase inhibitors for therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Reagent: Employed in the preparation of specialized media and assays for microbiological and cellular research.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Mannojirimycin
CAS No.	62362-40-7
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO5
Molecular Weight	179.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-mannitol; D-Mannitol, 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-; (2R,3R,4R,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol; Mannostatin A; α-Mannosidase Inhibitor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Mannojirimycin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We ensure compliance with relevant standards for biochemical reagents, supporting your research with reliable and traceable materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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