Description

Udp-α-D-n-Acetylglucosamine, Disodium Salt is a high-purity, activated nucleotide sugar derivative essential for glycosylation research and enzymatic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical substrate for glycosyltransferases, enabling the study and production of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of biochemistry, glycobiology, and pharmaceutical development for probing biosynthetic pathways and creating novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a key substrate for in vitro studies of glycosyltransferase enzymes and carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: For the enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids in drug discovery programs.
• Enzyme Characterization: Used in kinetic assays and inhibition studies to understand enzyme mechanisms and specificity.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Investigating the biosynthesis of bacterial cell wall components like peptidoglycan.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use in the development of novel antibiotics or anti-inflammatory agents targeting glycosylation.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: For creating assay components to detect specific enzymatic activities related to human diseases.

Basic Information

Product Name	Udp-α-D-n-Acetylglucosamine, Disodium Salt
CAS No.	91183-98-1
Molecular Formula	C17H24N2Na2O17P2
Molecular Weight	632.29 g/mol
Synonyms	UDP-GlcNAc, Disodium Salt; Uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'→5'-ester with 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranose, disodium salt; UDP-N-acetyl-α-D-glucosamine, Disodium Salt; Uridine diphosphate N-acetylglucosamine, Disodium Salt; UDP-α-D-GlcNAc, Disodium Salt; 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranose, 5'-ester with uridine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate), disodium salt; α-UDP-GlcNAc, Disodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Udp-α-D-n-Acetylglucosamine, Disodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for advanced applications.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccant and under inert atmosphere to maintain stability. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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