Description

6-o-α-Sialyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-D-Galactopyranoside is a complex, high-purity carbohydrate derivative and a key sialylated glycan building block. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in glycobiology, enabling the synthesis and study of biologically important oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to the development of novel therapeutics and analytical standards.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: A fundamental substrate for enzymatic and chemical synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a key intermediate in the research and production of glycoprotein-based drugs, vaccines, and therapeutic agents.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Serves as a critical component in manufacturing high-specificity reagents for clinical diagnostics and biomarker detection.
• Enzyme Substrate & Inhibitor Studies: Employed to study the activity and kinetics of glycosyltransferases, sialidases, and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized for creating labeled glycoconjugates and probes for imaging, flow cytometry, and microarray applications.
• Standards & Reference Materials: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical methods like HPLC and MS in quality control and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-o-α-Sialyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	72506-87-7
Molecular Formula	C19H32N2O15
Molecular Weight	528.47 g/mol
Synonyms	6-O-(N-Acetyl-α-neuraminyl)-N-acetyl-D-galactosamine; 6'-Sialyl-N-acetyl-D-galactosamine; 6-O-α-Sialyl-GalNAc; 6-O-(5-Acetamido-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-α-D-galacto-non-2-ulopyranosylonate)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose; Neu5Acα2-6GalNAc; Sialyl Tn Antigen Precursor; 6'-SL-GalNAc; α-Neu5Ac-(2→6)-α/β-D-GalNAc
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-o-α-Sialyl-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines to support our customers' regulatory and quality requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

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