Description

Disialo-Lacto-n-Norhexaosyl Ceramide is a complex glycosphingolipid characterized by its specific oligosaccharide chain terminating in two sialic acid residues. This compound is of significant value in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a high-affinity ligand for specific lectins and its involvement in cellular recognition processes. It is primarily required by research institutions and biotechnology companies focused on glycobiology, immunology, and the development of targeted therapeutic agents or diagnostic tools.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in studies of glycosphingolipid metabolism, cell signaling, and membrane biology.
• Immunology Studies: Serves as a critical antigen or ligand for investigating immune cell interactions, antibody binding, and autoimmune responses.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and screening stages for novel drugs targeting ganglioside-mediated pathways, including potential cancer therapies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Acts as a key component in the development of high-specificity assays and kits for detecting antibodies or lectins in clinical samples.
• Glycobiology Tool: Essential for enzymatic studies, including sialidase activity assays and the investigation of glycosyltransferase functions.
• Neuroscience Research: Utilized in models studying the role of complex gangliosides in neural development, function, and disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	Disialo-Lacto-n-Norhexaosyl Ceramide
CAS No.	95507-88-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	IV3NeuAc2-nLc6Cer; Disialosylneolactonorhexaosylceramide; Ganglioside (NeuAc-NeuAc-nLc6Cer); DS-nLNHC; Disialoneolactonorhexaosylceramide; IV3(NeuAc)2-nLc6Cer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Disialo-Lacto-n-Norhexaosyl Ceramide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
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.