Description

n-Acetylgalactosaminyl-(1-4)-Glucose is a defined disaccharide building block, crucial for the synthesis and study of complex glycans and glycoconjugates. This high-purity biochemical serves as a critical intermediate for research and development in glycobiology and pharmaceutical discovery. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic reagent sectors who require precise and reliable glycosylation precursors.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: A key substrate for studying glycosyltransferase and glycosidase enzyme activities and mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugate vaccines, therapeutic proteins, and glycomimetic drugs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Serves as a standard or hapten in the production of antibodies and assays for detecting specific carbohydrate epitopes.
• Enzymatic Synthesis: Acts as an acceptor molecule for the enzymatic construction of larger, more complex oligosaccharide structures.
• Biochemical Standards: Provides a characterized reference material for analytical method development and quality control in carbohydrate analysis.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its role as a component of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and functional food ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Acetylgalactosaminyl-(1-4)-Glucose
CAS No.	92762-44-2
Molecular Formula	C14H24N2O11
Molecular Weight	396.35 g/mol
Synonyms	GalNAcβ1-4Glc; N-Acetyl-D-galactosaminyl-(1→4)-D-glucose; β-D-GalNAc-(1→4)-D-Glc; Lacto-N-biose I (LNB); O-β-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1→4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4-O-β-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucose; Galβ1-4GlcNAc (isomeric); Human milk oligosaccharide precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Acetylgalactosaminyl-(1-4)-Glucose is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and moisture to ensure it meets exacting research and pharmaceutical-grade standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). For long-term storage, consider desiccation. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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