Description

Fucosylgloboside is a complex glycosphingolipid, a key component in the study of cell membrane biology and carbohydrate-based recognition systems. This compound is of significant value in biochemical research for its role in antigenic expression and cellular interaction studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic sectors for applications in immunology, oncology, and biomarker discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in studies of glycosphingolipid metabolism, cell signaling, and membrane structure.
• Immunological Studies: Serves as a target antigen in the investigation of antibody interactions and immune response mechanisms.
• Oncology Research: Employed in cancer research to study tumor-associated antigens and cell adhesion processes.
• Diagnostic Development: Acts as a critical component in the development of immunoassays and diagnostic kits for disease detection.
• Glycobiology: Essential for exploring carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzyme specificity, and biosynthetic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Used in drug discovery programs targeting carbohydrate-mediated cell recognition and signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fucosylgloboside
CAS No.	86168-21-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Fucosyl-Gb5Cer; IV2α-Fuc-Gb5Cer; Globopentaosylceramide IV2-α-fucosyltransferase substrate; Fucosylated globoside; Blood group H antigen precursor; SSEA-4 related glycosphingolipid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fucosylgloboside is produced under rigorous quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance 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) and light-sensitive. For long-term storage, consider desiccation and storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in specific organic solvent mixtures (e.g., Chloroform/Methanol/Water)

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