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New Zealand Pharmaceuticals (NZP) N-Acetyl-D-Mannosamine

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.

Dosage Form: Powder & Powder Blends

Functions: Precursor

Enhanced TDS

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
676347-48-1

Features & Benefits

Characterestics

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.

Applications & Uses

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
 

Properties

Appearance
White powder
Molecular Weight
221.21 (Anhydrous)
Soluble in
Soluble in water.

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packsize

10 kg