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N-Acetyl-β-D-Μannosamine Hydrate (CAS 4773-29-9)

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Alternate Names:
N-[2,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]acetamide
Application:
N-Acetyl-β-D-Μannosamine is a substrate useful for characterizing a variety of enzymes
CAS Number:
4773-29-9
Molecular Weight:
221.21
Molecular Formula:
C8H15NO6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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N-Acetyl-β-D-mannosamine Hydrate is a compound utilized in biochemical and glycobiology research for its role as a precursor in the biosynthetic pathway of sialic acid, a family of sugars with pivotal roles in cellular communication and pathogen recognition. This sugar derivative is particularly valuable in studies of glycosylation, the process by which sugars are attached to proteins and lipids, which is fundamental to cell surface chemistry and has implications for cell-cell interaction studies. In addition, its involvement in the synthesis of glycoconjugates makes it a key substance for probing the structure and function of glycoproteins and glycolipids within various biological systems. Researchers also utilize N-Acetyl-β-D-mannosamine Hydrate to understand metabolic diseases related to glycan synthesis and to investigate the molecular basis of certain genetic disorders affecting glycan assembly. Moreover, in materials science, it may be studied for its incorporation into biocompatible materials that can mimic the natural glycosylation patterns found in human tissues.


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N-Acetyl-β-D-Μannosamine Hydrate, 250 mg

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250 mg
$39.00

N-Acetyl-β-D-Μannosamine Hydrate, 1 g

sc-295642A
1 g
$85.00