Description

Lacto-n-Hexaose is a defined oligosaccharide, specifically a hexasaccharide composed of galactose and glucose units. This high-purity carbohydrate reference standard is critical for research and development in analytical chemistry and life sciences. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic industries for method development, calibration, and quality control.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: For use in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods to identify and quantify oligosaccharides in complex mixtures.
• Biochemical Research: As a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly those involving glycosidases or glycosyltransferases.
• Pharmaceutical Development: For the analysis and characterization of biopharmaceuticals, including glycoprotein-based drugs, where carbohydrate structure is critical.
• Nutritional Science: As a standard in the study of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and prebiotic compounds.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the formulation and calibration of diagnostic kits for metabolic disorders or carbohydrate-related biomarkers.
• Glycobiology Studies: Essential for investigating carbohydrate-protein interactions, cell signaling, and immunology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-n-Hexaose
CAS No.	64003-51-6
Molecular Formula	C30H52O26
Molecular Weight	828.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Lacto-N-hexaose; LNnH; Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glc; 6'-O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-lacto-N-neotetraose; Human Milk Oligosaccharide (HMO) Standard; Oligosaccharide Reference Material; Hexasaccharide (Galactose/Glucose)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Lacto-n-Hexaose is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, reporting results from advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. Our quality system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and pharmaceutical use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10 EU/mg

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