Sigma-Aldrich CMP-Sialic Acid Disodium S

Product Name

CMP-Sialic Acid, Disodium Salt, InSolution, ≥95%, 25 mm aqueous solution, required for the biosynthesis of sialic acid-containing complex carbohydrates

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

Form

liquid

Manufacturer/Tradename

Calbiochem^®

Storage Condition

OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
protect from light

Storage Temp.

−70°C

Inchi

1S/C20H31N4O16P/c1-7(26)22-12-8(27)4-20(18(32)33,39-16(12)13(29)9(28)5-25)40-41(35,36)37-6-10-14(30)15(31)17(38-10)24-3-2-11(21)23-19(24)34/h2-3,8-10,12-17,25,27-31H,4-6H2,1H3,(H,22,26)(H,32,33)(H,35,36)(H2,21,23,34)

Inchi Key

TXCIAUNLDRJGJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General Description

CMP-sialic acid is the activated form of sialic acid that is required for the biosynthesis of sialic acid-containing complex carbohydrates. It is a widespread carbohydrate with numerous biological functions, including blood protein half-life regulation, variety of toxin neutralization, cellular adhesion and glycoprotein lytic protection.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical Form

A 25 mm (10 mg/608 µL) sterile-filtered solution of CMP-Sialic Acid, Disodium Salt (Cat. No. 233264) in H₂O.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C). Aliquots are stable for up to 1 year at -70°C.

Other Notes

Schauer, R., et Al. 1972.Hoppe Seylerʹs Z. Physiol. Chem. 6,353.CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany