Description

Lacto-N-octaose is a well-defined, complex oligosaccharide of significant interest in glycobiology research and development. This high-purity compound serves as a critical standard and intermediate for synthesizing biologically relevant glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors for advanced studies in cell recognition, immune response, and the development of novel therapeutics.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a precise standard and substrate for studying enzyme kinetics, specificity, and pathways in carbohydrate metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or building block for the synthesis of complex glycans used in vaccine development, drug delivery systems, and targeted therapies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Employed in the manufacture of high-specificity reagents for assays detecting specific antibodies, lectins, or glycan-binding proteins.
• Biomarker Discovery: Acts as a tool compound for profiling and identifying glycan-based biomarkers associated with various diseases.
• Enzyme Characterization: Essential for the functional analysis and characterization of glycosyltransferases, glycosidases, and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Synthesis of Neoglycoconjugates: A crucial precursor for the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of labeled glycans (e.g., fluorescent, biotinylated) for imaging and detection applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-N-octaose
CAS No.	67319-96-4
Molecular Formula	C50H86N2O41
Molecular Weight	1419.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Lacto-N-octaose; LNnO; Lacto-N-neooctaose; Octasaccharide LNnO; β-D-Gal-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→3)-β-D-Gal-(1→4)-β-D-GlcNAc-(1→3)-β-D-Gal-(1→4)-D-Glc; Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glc; Lacto-N-neo-octaose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lacto-N-octaose is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific impurities is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.