Methyl β-neuraminic acid

CAS: 56144-08-2

Ref. 3D-MM04550

Product Information

• Name: Methyl β-neuraminic acid
• Synonyms: Neuraminic acid β-methylglucoside, 2-Methoxyneuraminic acid, 2-O-Methyl-β-neuraminic acid, 3-[2-amino-3,5-dihydroxy-6-(methoxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl]-2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid (non-preferred name), <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap>-glycero-β-<smallcap>D</span>-galacto-2-Nonulopyranosidonic acid, methyl 5-amino-3,5-dideoxy-, Methyl 5-amino-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-beta-D-galacto-2-nonulopyranosidonic acid, Methyl β-neuraminoside, β-Neuraminic acid, 2-O-methyl-

Description

Methyl β-neuraminic acid is a neuraminidase inhibitor that is used to treat influenza. It inhibits the action of the influenza virus by blocking its ability to attach to the host cell and enter. Methyl β-neuraminic acid has been shown to be effective in treating influenza A and B, with an efficacy of 92%. The drug is also effective against respiratory syncytial virus and adenovirus, as well as for prevention of flu in healthy adults. In addition, methyl β-neuraminic acid is able to prevent or reduce the severity of influenza when taken prophylactically. It can be administered orally or intravenously. Methyl β-neuraminic acid is often used as a synthetic reagent because it has both acetyl groups and hydroxyl groups. The optimum pH for this compound is 5.5-7.5 at room temperature.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 281.26 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₉NO₈
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder