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SMILES string
N([C@H]1[C@@H](O[C@](C[C@@H]1O)(O)C(=O)O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO)C(=O)C
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
InChI key
SQVRNKJHWKZAKO-PFQGKNLYSA-N
grade
pharmaceutical primary standard
API family
n-acetylneuraminic acid
form
powder
manufacturer/tradename
USP
application(s)
USP Biologics
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
format
neat
storage temp.
-65 to -96°C
General description
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) is the most abundant sialic acid found on the terminal positions of glycan chains in glycoproteins and glycolipids. It plays a critical role in cell signaling and pathogen recognition. The USP standard supports identification and quantitation in glycosylation analysis of biopharmaceuticals.
The USP biologics carbohydrates category includes a variety of carbohydrate-based substances that are essential in the development and manufacturing of therapeutic products. These carbohydrates play crucial roles in biological processes and are often utilized as excipients, stabilizers, or active ingredients in pharmaceuticals. The USP provides comprehensive standards, reference materials, and analytical procedures to ensure the identity, quality, purity, and consistency of carbohydrate therapeutics throughout their lifecycle.
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.
Application
Also used to prepare standard stock solution during oligosaccharide and sialic acid analysis according to the given general chapters of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
- 〈210〉 Monosaccharide analysis
- 〈129〉 Analytical procedures for recombinant therapeutic monoclonal antibodies
Analysis Note
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Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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