Description

Gd2-Ganglioside CAS NO 65988-71-8 is a specific glycosphingolipid, a disialoganglioside characterized by its unique carbohydrate structure and ceramide tail. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and biomedical research due to its role as a cell surface antigen and its involvement in cellular signaling and recognition processes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the fields of immunology, oncology, and neuroscience for applications such as antibody development, biomarker studies, and investigating cell adhesion mechanisms.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a standard or antigen in immunological assays and studies of ganglioside function.
• Oncology Studies: Investigated as a potential tumor-associated antigen for cancer biomarker discovery and targeted therapy development.
• Neuroscience Research: Employed in studies exploring the role of gangliosides in neural development, signal transduction, and neurological disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Serves as a key component in the development of diagnostic kits and reagents for detecting specific antibodies or cellular markers.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in drug discovery programs targeting ganglioside-mediated pathways, including vaccine and therapeutic antibody research.
• Cell Biology: Applied in studies of cell membrane structure, lipid raft composition, and cell-cell interaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gd2-Ganglioside
CAS No.	65988-71-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ganglioside GD2; Disialoganglioside GD2; GD2; II3(NeuAc)2-LacCer; Neu5Acα2-8Neu5Acα2-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; DGD2; GD2 Antigen
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gd2-Ganglioside is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assessment by HPLC and structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in chloroform/methanol mixtures
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %

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