Certificate of Analysis

 

Product Name: N-Acetylneuraminic acid
Catalog Number: M7550
CAS Number: 131-48-6

Physical and Chemical Properties
Formula: C11H19NO9
Molecular Weight: 309.27
Solubility: Water 60 mg/mL
Storage: -20°C, sealed
Chemical Structure: N-Acetylneuraminic acid Structure
Analytical Data
QC Standard: >99.0%
H-NMR: Consistent with structure
Product Information
Description: N-Acetylneuraminic acid is a nine-carbon, sialic acid monosaccharide commonly found in glycoproteins on cell membranes and in glycolipids such as gangliosides in mammalian cells. Studies suggest that N-Acetylneuraminic acid is useful biologically in neurotransmission, leukocyte extravasation, viral or bacterial infections and carbohydrate-protein recognition.
   
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We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details.