Description

Peptidoglycan Monomer CAS NO 73715-37-4 is a key biochemical building block, specifically the disaccharide pentapeptide monomer unit used in the biosynthesis of bacterial cell walls. This compound is of significant value for research into bacterial physiology, antibiotic mechanisms, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents. It is primarily needed by biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in microbiology, immunology, and drug discovery programs.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Fundamental studies on bacterial cell wall synthesis, structure, and assembly mechanisms.
• Antibiotic Development: Serving as a substrate or target for screening and evaluating new antibacterial compounds that inhibit peptidoglycan biosynthesis.
• Enzyme Studies: Use as a specific substrate for characterizing the activity of enzymes like transglycosylases and transpeptidases (penicillin-binding proteins).
• Immunology Research: Investigation of innate immune responses, as peptidoglycan fragments are potent pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) recognized by receptors like NOD1 and NOD2.
• Vaccine Adjuvant Research: Exploration of immunostimulatory properties for potential use in vaccine formulations.
• Diagnostic Tool Development: Potential use in assays to detect bacterial infections or specific enzymatic activities.
• Teaching & Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material in academic and industrial laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Peptidoglycan Monomer
CAS No.	73715-37-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Disaccharide Pentapeptide; Lipid II; UDP-N-acetylmuramyl pentapeptide; Park's Nucleotide; Muramyl Pentapeptide; Peptidoglycan Precursor; Bacterial Cell Wall Monomer; N-Acetylglucosamine-N-acetylmuramyl pentapeptide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Peptidoglycan Monomer is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including purity assay and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results 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 or as indicated on the label or COA. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Assessed by enzymatic assay

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