Sugars
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac)
Quick view. N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) is a nine-carbon acidic amino sugar represented here without a fixed alpha or beta anomeric assignment, CAS 131-48-6. CAS 131-48-6. Catalog target purity: ≥98%. Availability: Inquiry only — contact BX Lab to confirm current availability.
Product profile
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) is classified as sugars (Formula C11H19NO9; molecular weight 309.27).
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) is supplied for research use within the Sugars product family.
For N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac), confirm the current specification, storage conditions and downstream-method compatibility before routine use.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- Neu5Ac
- NeuAc
- N-acetylneuraminic acid
- Aceneuramic acid
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 131-48-6
- PubChem CID 439197
Physicochemical data
| PubChem CID | 439197 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name | (4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-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 |
| InChIKey | SQVRNKJHWKZAKO-LUWBGTNYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(=O)N[C@@H]1[C@H](CC(O[C@H]1[C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O)O)(C(=O)O)O)O |
| Chemical form | Free acid |
| Anomeric assignment | Unspecified |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for N-Acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-SUGA-0033 and CAS 131-48-6, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
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