Description

9-o-Acetyl-Gd3 Ganglioside is a specific, acetylated derivative of the GD3 ganglioside, a crucial component of cell membranes with significant roles in cellular recognition and signaling. This modified compound is of high interest in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research for studying ganglioside metabolism, cell adhesion, and receptor function. It serves as a critical reference standard and intermediate for researchers and developers in neuroscience, immunology, and oncology, particularly for investigating tumor-associated antigens and developing targeted therapies.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material for analytical method development and validation in lipidomics and glycomics studies.
• Neuroscience Studies: Critical for investigating the role of gangliosides in neuronal development, synaptic transmission, and neurodegenerative disease models.
• Immunology and Cancer Research: Serves as a target antigen in studies of tumor immunology, antibody production, and the development of cancer vaccines and diagnostics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate or precursor in the development of novel glycotherapeutic agents and drug conjugates.
• Cell Biology: Utilized in studies of cell membrane dynamics, lipid raft composition, and signal transduction pathways mediated by glycosphingolipids.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	9-o-Acetyl-Gd3 Ganglioside
CAS No.	98743-26-1
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	9-O-Acetyl-GD3; O-Acetylated GD3 Ganglioside; GD3 (9-O-acetyl); 9-O-Acetyl-disialyllactosylceramide; II3(Neu5Ac,Neu5,9Ac2)-GgOse4Cer; Tumor-associated antigen OAcGD3; 9-O-Acetyl-GD3 antigen
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-o-Acetyl-Gd3 Ganglioside is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, mass spectrometry (MS), and NMR to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

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.