Description

Lacto-n-Neohexaosylceramide CAS NO 86993-34-2 is a complex glycosphingolipid, a key structural component of cell membranes involved in cellular recognition and signaling. This high-purity reference standard is critical for research and development in advanced life sciences, enabling precise study of biological pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for applications in glycolipidomics, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic development.

Application

• Biomedical Research: As a high-purity reference standard for mass spectrometry and chromatography in glycolipid analysis and profiling.
• Cell Biology Studies: For investigating the role of glycosphingolipids in cell signaling, adhesion, and membrane microdomain (lipid raft) formation.
• Diagnostic Development: Potential use as a critical reagent or calibrator in the development of assays for detecting specific glycolipid biomarkers.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: In drug discovery programs targeting glycosphingolipid metabolism or related pathways for therapeutic intervention.
• Enzymology: Serving as a specific substrate for studying the activity of glycosyltransferases, glycosidases, and other enzymes involved in glycolipid synthesis and degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lacto-n-Neohexaosylceramide
CAS No.	86993-34-2
Molecular Formula	C66H121NO26
Molecular Weight	1352.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Lacto-N-neohexaosylceramide; IV3NeuAcIII6NeuAcGgOse6Cer; GgOse6Cer (Lc6Cer); Disialosyl-lacto-N-neohexaosylceramide; Lactoneohexaosylceramide; Glycolipid Gg4; Ceramide Lacto-N-neohexaoside
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Quality Control

Our Lacto-n-Neohexaosylceramide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep desiccated under an inert atmosphere. Allow the sealed vial to warm to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

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 %
Solubility	Soluble in Chloroform/Methanol/Water mixtures

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