Description

D-Glycero-D-Mannoheptose is a specialized monosaccharide belonging to the heptose family, characterized by its unique seven-carbon chain and specific stereochemistry. This high-purity biochemical is essential for advanced research and development in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology. It serves as a critical building block and reference standard for scientists in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors, enabling the synthesis and study of complex glycans and bacterial cell wall components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: As a key intermediate in the synthesis of novel antibiotics and therapeutic agents targeting bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.
• Glycobiology & Biochemistry: Utilized as a precise reference standard and precursor for studying carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme specificity, and glycan structure-function relationships.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the development of high-specificity assay components and diagnostic kits for bacterial identification and research.
• Microbiology Studies: Used in research focused on bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and capsular polysaccharide structure, particularly in Gram-negative bacteria.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Serves as a fundamental tool in universities and research institutes for investigating rare sugar pathways and carbohydrate-based molecular recognition.
• Bioconjugate Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the chemical synthesis of labeled probes, vaccines, and other bioconjugates requiring defined carbohydrate epitopes.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glycero-D-Mannoheptose
CAS No.	87172-53-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14O7
Molecular Weight	210.18 g/mol
Synonyms	D-glycero-D-manno-Heptose; D-Glycero-D-manno-heptopyranose; (3R,4R,5R,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol; Heptose, D-glycero-D-manno-; D-manno-Heptose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of D-Glycero-D-Mannoheptose is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to maintain stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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