N-Acetylneuraminic Acid-15N1

• CAT Number: R028381
• CAS Number: NA
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₉¹⁵NO₉
• Molecular Weight: 310.26
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-(Acetylamino)-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galacto-2-nonulosonic Acid-15N1; NANA-15N1; N-Acetylsialic Acid-15N1; Sialic Acid-15N1
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2S,4S,5R,6R)-5-(acetyl(15N)amino)-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H19NO9/c1-4(14)12-7-5(15)2-11(20,10(18)19)21-9(7)8(17)6(16)3-13/h5-9,13,15-17,20H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,12,14)(H,18,19)/t5-,6-,7+,8+,9+,11-/m0/s1/i12+1
• InChIKey: SQVRNKJHWKZAKO-DUJLTXNNSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)[15NH][C@@H]1[C@H](C[C@](O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@H](CO)O)O)(C(=O)O)O)O

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid-15N1 is an isotopically labeled form of N-Acetylneuraminic Acid, a key component in glycoproteins and glycolipids. This compound features a nitrogen atom enriched with the 15N isotope, making it invaluable in research focused on sialic acid metabolism, glycosylation processes, and related biochemical pathways. The 15N labeling allows for precise tracking and quantification in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, facilitating detailed studies of biological processes involving sialic acids. N-Acetylneuraminic Acid-15N1 is essential for researchers exploring cellular interactions, viral entry mechanisms, and the role of sialic acids in health and disease, providing enhanced accuracy and depth in experimental analysis.