New Zealand Pharmaceuticals (NZP) N-Acetyl-D-Mannosamine
- CAS Number
- 676347-48-1
- Molecular Weight
- 221.21 (Anhydrous)
New Zealand Pharmaceuticals (NZP) N-Acetyl-D-Mannosamine is a N-Acetyl-D-mannosamine, manufactured in bulk (GMP) at NZP, is a ubiquitous but rare monosaccharide involved in a range of metabolic processes. It is often used as a precursor in the chemical or enzymatic synthesis of the neuraminic acids found in glycolipids and glycoproteins.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Precursor
Product families
Applications
- Oral
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Intermediates & Precursors
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Precursor
- Dosage Form
- Powder & Powder Blends
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Appearance
- White powder
- Soluble In
- Soluble in water.
- Technology
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Characteristics
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.
- Use of Chemical
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
- Standard Packsize
- 10 kg
