Description

Difucosylneolactonorhexaosylceramide is a complex glycosphingolipid characterized by its specific fucosylated neolacto-series carbohydrate chain. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and biomedical research due to its role as a specific antigen and potential biomarker. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers in the fields of immunology, oncology, and glycobiology for studying cell surface interactions, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic targeting.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a standard or probe in studies investigating glycosphingolipid function, cell signaling, and membrane biology.
• Immunological Studies: Serves as a specific antigen for the production and characterization of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies.
• Cancer Research: Investigated as a potential tumor-associated antigen for understanding metastasis and developing diagnostic or therapeutic strategies.
• Glycobiology Reagent: Essential for enzymatic assays, binding studies, and structural analysis of complex carbohydrate chains.
• Diagnostic Development: Potential use as a reference material in the development of immunoassays for detecting specific disease states.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting carbohydrate-mediated cell adhesion and recognition processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Difucosylneolactonorhexaosylceramide
CAS No.	90327-80-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	IV3Fucα,VI2Fucα-nLc6Cer; Fucα1-3Galβ1-4(Fucα1-3)GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glcβ1-1'Cer; Difucosyl-nLc6Ceramide; Neolactohexaosylceramide with two fucose residues; SSEA-1 related glycosphingolipid; Lewis x (Lex) antigen derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Difucosylneolactonorhexaosylceramide is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key specifications such as purity, identity, and impurity profile.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.