9-O-Acetylneuraminic acid

SKU: orb2563868

Description

9-O-Acetylneuraminic acid is an endogenous sialic acid derivative that acts as a specific ligand for certain lectins, effectively blocking hemagglutination. This inhibitor is used in vitro to study viral entry, bacterial adhesion, and immune cell interactions, providing insights into infection mechanisms and glycan-mediated signaling pathways.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 82057-50-9
• MW: 309.27
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₉NO₉
• SMILES: [C@H]([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](COC(C)=O)O)O)O)([C@H](CC(C(O)=O)=O)O)N
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

101617711