Description

Octa-n-Acetylchitooctaose is a fully acetylated, defined oligosaccharide derived from chitin, representing a key intermediate in the study of chitinases and chitosanases. This high-purity, well-characterized compound is essential for researchers and developers requiring precise molecular tools for enzymatic activity assays and biochemical pathway analysis. It serves as a critical substrate in life science research, pharmaceutical development for anti-fungal agents, and the creation of advanced biomaterials.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate: Primary substrate for kinetic studies and inhibition assays of chitinase and chitosanase enzymes.
• Biochemical Research: Standard reference compound for investigating chitin metabolism pathways and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in screening and development of novel anti-fungal therapeutics that target chitin synthesis.
• Biomaterial Precursor: Serves as a defined building block for synthesizing chitosan oligomers with specific acetylation patterns for tissue engineering and drug delivery systems.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Component in diagnostic kits for detecting specific enzymatic activities in clinical or environmental samples.
• Agricultural Science: Tool for studying plant-pathogen interactions and developing chitinase-based biocontrol agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octa-n-Acetylchitooctaose
CAS No.	83143-57-1
Molecular Formula	C64H108N8O51
Molecular Weight	1765.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Chito-octaose N-acetate; N-Acetylchitooctaose; Peracetylated Chitooctaose; Octa-N-acetyl-β-D-chitooctaose; 1,4-Bis-(N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl)6-tetramer; (GlcNAc)8; Chitin Octasaccharide Acetate
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Quality Control

Our Octa-n-Acetylchitooctaose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC and NMR to confirm identity, purity, and acetylation degree. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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