5-Thio-a-D-mannose

CAS: 127854-51-7

Ref. 3D-MT63576

Product Information

• Name: 5-Thio-a-D-mannose
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 5-Thio-a-D-mannose is a disaccharide that contains a sulfhydryl group. It has been shown to be a cellular and trackable molecule, which can be acetylated by mercuric chloride. The glycosidases of this molecule are mannosidases, which cleave the 5th carbon from the glycosidic linkage of the sugar. This is an important process for a variety of biological functions, such as the synthesis of DNA and proteins. In addition, this disaccharide is involved in various metabolic pathways, including glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 196.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₅S
• Purity: Min. 95%