N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine
SIGMA/A8176 - ≥98% (TLC)
Synonym: N-acetylmannosamine
CAS Number: 7772-94-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H15NO6
Molecular Weight: 221.21
Linear Formula: C8H15NO6
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
| biological source | animal (crustaceans) |
| color | white to off-white |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C8H15NO6/c1-3(11)9-5-7 |
| InChI key | OVRNDRQMDRJTHS-UOLFYFMNSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | CC(=O)N[C@@H]1[C@@H](O)O[ |
| solubility | water: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| technique(s) | thin layer chromatography (TLC): suitable |
| Application: | N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine (ManNAc) 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. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | N-Acetyl- |
| Other Notes: | To gain a comprehensive understanding of our extensive range of Monosaccharides for your research, we encourage you to visit our Carbohydrates Category page. |
| Packaging: | 10 mg in autosample vial |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352201 |

