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Identification & Functionality
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 676347-48-1
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Characterestics
In biological systems it is the precursor compound for the biosynthesis of the sialic acids especially N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac, NANA). For this reason N-acetyl-D-mannosamine is of keen interest to scientists around the world. NZP's N-acetyl-D-mannosamine is top grade material suitable for all purposes, biological or synthetic.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- Use of Chemical
N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine (ManNAc) is used for the synthesis of sialic (N-acetylneuraminic) acid. It is also a synthetic intermediate for a number of carbohydrate-derived families of biologically active compounds and pharmaceutical candidates.
N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine is becoming a favored media component to enhance sialylation in CHO, BHK and HEK mammalian cell culture glycoprotein and mAb production
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder
- Molecular Weight
- 221.21 (Anhydrous)
- Soluble in
- Soluble in water.
Packaging & Availability
- Standard Packsize
10 kg