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N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Sialic acid)
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N-Acetylneuraminic acid, also known as sialic acid, is a key glycan component involved in cell recognition and signaling, widely used in glycobiology research and pharmaceutical development. It has a molecular formula of C11H19NO9, a molecular weight of 309.27 g/mol, and is available under CAS number 131-48-6. Store at -15 to -20 °C. This product carries a warning signal word due to potential hazards. Molekula supplies N-Acetylneuraminic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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1 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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10 g — £71.50 per pack ex VAT · £85.80 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Water | ≤1.0% |
| Ash | ≤1.0% |
| Total plate count | ≤100 CFU/g |
| pH | 1.8-2.3 |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Mould & Yeast | ≤10 CFU/g |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -15 to -20 °C |
| Flash Point | 0 °C |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 186 °C |
Source: PubChem CID 445063 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 39596039 |
| CAS Number | 131-48-6 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S,4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylic acid |
| EC Number | 205-023-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C11H19NO9 |
| Molecular Weight | 309.27 |
| Exact Mass | 309.106 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)N[C@@H]1[C@H](C[C@](O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)(C(=O)O)O)O |
| InChIKey | SQVRNKJHWKZAKO-PFQGKNLYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C11H19NO9/c1-4(14)12-7-5(15)2-11(20,10(18)19)21-9(7)8(17)6(16)3-13/h5-9,13,15-17,20H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,12,14)(H,18,19)/t5-,6+,7+,8+,9+,11-/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 445063 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2932.99.9090 |
| Tariff Code | 2932990090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 5-N-ACETYL-BETA-D-NEURAMINIC ACID
- beta-Neu5Ac
- BETA-SIALIC ACID
- GlyTouCan:G76571JT
- Lactaminic acid
- N-acetyl-beta-D-neuraminic acid
- N-acetyl-beta-neuraminic acid
- N-Acetyl-D-neuraminic acid
- N-acetylneuramic acid
- NANA
Frequently asked questions
What is N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Sialic acid) commonly used for?
N-Acetylneuraminic acid is primarily used in biochemical research, glycobiology studies, and as a precursor for sialylated glycoconjugates, including vaccines, therapeutics, and cell culture media.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of N-Acetylneuraminic acid?
The chemical formula is **C₁₁H₁₉NO₉**, and the molecular weight is **309.27 g/mol**.
How should N-Acetylneuraminic acid be stored?
Store at **-15 to -20 °C** to maintain stability; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
What grades of N-Acetylneuraminic acid does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **biochemical-grade N-Acetylneuraminic acid**, suitable for research and development applications.
Can Molekula supply N-Acetylneuraminic acid in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk quantities of N-Acetylneuraminic acid upon request—contact us for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with an order of N-Acetylneuraminic acid?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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