Description

4-o-Acetyl-n-Glycolylneuraminyl Lactosylceramide is a complex, acetylated glycolylneuraminic acid-containing glycosphingolipid, a key structural component in specific biological membranes. This compound matters as a high-purity reference standard and synthetic intermediate for advanced research in glycobiology and immunology. It is needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams and diagnostic manufacturers focused on developing targeted therapies and assays related to cell signaling, pathogen recognition, and biomarker discovery.

Application

• Biomedical Research Standard: Serves as a critical reference material for the analysis and characterization of complex gangliosides and glycosphingolipids in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Immunology & Vaccine Development: Used in studies investigating host-pathogen interactions, particularly as a potential receptor analog for microbial adhesion and in the design of carbohydrate-based vaccines.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate or coating antigen in the development of high-sensitivity immunoassays and biosensors for detecting specific antibodies or ligands.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed in research on cell membrane dynamics, lipid raft composition, and the role of specific glycosphingolipids in cellular communication and signaling pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugates and targeted drug delivery systems that exploit specific carbohydrate-protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-o-Acetyl-n-Glycolylneuraminyl Lactosylceramide
CAS No.	73379-75-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	4-O-Acetyl-N-glycolylneuraminyl lactosylceramide; Lactosylceramide containing 4-O-acetyl-N-glycolylneuraminic acid; Acetylated NeuGc-LacCer; Ganglioside analog; Glycosphingolipid derivative; 4-O-Acetyl-α-NeuGc-LacCer; (SPHINGOSINE, O-β-D-GALACTOPYRANOSYL-(1→4)-O-β-D-GLUCOPYRANOSYL-(1↔1)-, 4-O-ACETYL-N-GLYCOLYLNEURAMINATE)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-o-Acetyl-n-Glycolylneuraminyl Lactosylceramide is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry to ensure structural identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profile is provided to guarantee reproducibility and reliability for your critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers should be allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture uptake. For long-term storage, keep desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
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.