Description

B-Pentasaccharide CAS NO 72468-43-0 is a defined oligosaccharide compound of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and development. This high-purity carbohydrate derivative serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying complex glycosylation processes and carbohydrate-protein interactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly in the development of glycoconjugate vaccines, diagnostic reagents, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biopharmaceutical Research: As a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex glycans for vaccine development and therapeutic antibodies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Used in the manufacture of calibration standards and reagents for glycan analysis kits and immunoassays.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a specific substrate or inhibitor for studying the activity of glycosyltransferases and glycosidases.
• Glycobiology Reference Standard: Provides a pure, well-characterized standard for mass spectrometry (MS) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis of biological samples.
• Drug Discovery: Employed in screening libraries and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies for carbohydrate-based drug candidates.
• Academic Research: A vital tool for investigating cell surface recognition, signaling pathways, and the role of glycans in disease mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	B-Pentasaccharide
CAS No.	72468-43-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	B-Pentasaccharide; B-Pentaose; 72468-43-0; Oligosaccharide B; Pentasaccharide B; B-Type Pentasaccharide; Glycan B; Carbohydrate derivative 72468-43-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our B-Pentasaccharide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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