N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine, 1 g

Specifications

SKU	0210010901
Application Notes	N-Acetyl-β-D-mannosamine hydrate is used as a substrate to identify, differentiate and characterize enzymes such as N-acetyl-glucosamine epimerase(s) and aldolase(s). N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine is used for the synthesis of of N-acetylneuraminic acid.
Base Catalog Number	10010901
Biochemical Physiological Actions	N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine (ManNAc) is an essential precursor of N-acetylneuraminic acid (NeuAc), the specific monomer of polysialic acid. Transport studies in the <i>E. coli</i> K1 strain have been performed to probe the effect of ManNAc on capsular polysialic acid production.
CAS #	4773-29-9
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₅NO₆ • H₂O
Molecular Weight	239.2
Optical Rotation	+10.2° ± 0.5°
Pack Size	1 g
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter
Purity	~95%
Solubility	Soluble in water (50 mg/mL - clear, colorless solution).
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

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