2-O-Methyl-α-D-N-Acethlneuraminic Acid

Cat. No. FNK-SA007010


Features:

Size: 100 mg
CAS #: 50930-22-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₂₁NO₉
Molecular weight: 323.30
Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20°C

Product description
2-O-Methyl-α-D-N-Acetylneuraminic Acid is a modified sialic acid derivative, specifically a methylated form of N-Acetylneuraminic acid. It is an important compound in glycobiology research and has potential applications in drug development and disease studies.

Properties

• Chemical formula: C₁₂H₂₁NO₉
• Molecular weight: 323.30 g/mol
• White to off-white powder
• Soluble in water and polar organic solvents

Applications and usage

• Glycobiology research
• Sialic acid metabolism studies
• Inhibitor of sialidases and neuraminidases
• Potential antiviral agent development
• Glycan synthesis and modification

Safety and handling

• Handle with care in a laboratory setting
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Involved human diseases

• Influenza and other viral infections
• Cancer metastasis
• Alzheimer's disease
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Autoimmune disorders

Involved cell signaling pathways

• Sialic acid-binding immunoglobulin-like lectin (Siglec) signaling
• Toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling
• Neuraminidase-mediated signaling in viral infections
• Cell adhesion and migration pathways
• Immune system modulation