Description

Ls-Tetrasaccharide A CAS NO 64003-53-8 is a defined, high-purity oligosaccharide compound of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and development. This specific tetrasaccharide serves as a critical building block and reference standard for studying complex carbohydrate structures and their biological functions. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require precise, well-characterized carbohydrate intermediates for glycobiology, vaccine development, and therapeutic agent synthesis.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key intermediate or substrate for studying glycosylation processes, enzyme mechanisms (glycosyltransferases, glycosidases), and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, including potential vaccine candidates, glycan-based therapeutics, and diagnostic probes.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for the identification, quantification, and quality control of carbohydrate-based products using techniques like HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR.
• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor Studies: Employed in assays to screen for or characterize the activity of carbohydrate-active enzymes relevant to drug discovery and metabolic research.
• Biomaterial Synthesis: Utilized in the development of functionalized biomaterials, biosensors, and chromatography media where specific carbohydrate motifs are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ls-Tetrasaccharide A
CAS No.	64003-53-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tetrasaccharide A; Ls-Tetrasaccharide; Oligosaccharide A (Ls); 64003-53-8; α-D-Glcp-(1→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→4)-α-D-Glcp-(1→4)-D-Glcp (Example IUPAC); Maltotetraose-related tetrasaccharide; Carbohydrate research compound 64003-53-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ls-Tetrasaccharide A is produced and analyzed under stringent quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification data is provided with each shipment to support your critical R&D and manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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