Description

Lacto-n-Neohexaose (Lnnh) is a complex, high-purity human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) with the CAS registry number 64003-52-7. This compound is of significant scientific and commercial interest due to its role as a critical prebiotic and bioactive component that supports infant gut health and immune system development. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the infant formula, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical research sectors seeking to enhance product functionality and mimic the beneficial properties of human breast milk.

Application

• Infant Formula Fortification: As a key functional ingredient to replicate the prebiotic and immune-modulating profile of human milk.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: For developing advanced probiotic and synbiotic formulations aimed at gut health and microbiome management.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard and as an active investigational compound in studies related to gastroenterology, immunology, and metabolic health.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and for investigating carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Incorporated into products designed to promote digestive wellness and overall health.
• Cosmeceuticals: Explored for potential skin microbiome benefits and as a bioactive moisturizing agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-n-Neohexaose (Lnnh)
CAS No.	64003-52-7
Molecular Formula	C26H44O21
Molecular Weight	668.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Lacto-N-neohexaose; LnNH; 6'-Galactosyllactose; β-D-Galactosyl-(1→4)-N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl-(1→3)-β-D-galactosyl-(1→4)-D-glucose; Human Milk Oligosaccharide LnNH; HMO LnNH; LNnH Tetrasaccharide core with lactose; Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glc
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Quality Control

Our Lacto-n-Neohexaose (Lnnh) is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and formulation. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for high-purity biochemicals to support applications in food, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccant or inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbial Limits	Meets standard criteria

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