5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl-a-D-neuraminic acid ammonium salt

CAS: 153248-52-3

Ref. 3D-EB07947

Product Information

• Name: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl-a-D-neuraminic acid ammonium salt
• Synonyms: X-Sialic acidX-Nana5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl a-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N-acetyl-a-D-neuraminic acid ammonium salt is a substrate used to detect and quantify sialidase activity. Sialidases are enzymes that cleave sialic acid residues from glycoconjugates, and their activity is important in various cellular processes. The substrate is commonly used in research aimed at understanding the role of sialidases in diseases such as influenza and cancer.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 590.8 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₉H₂₂BrClN₂O₉·NH₃·2H₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder