ACETYLNEURAMINIC ACID- ▸ Biochemical building block: Reference compound and substrate in glycoscience and glycoprotein research.
- ▸ Specialty ingredient: Sialic acid source for specialty and nutritional formulations.
- ▸ Fine-chemical intermediate: Building block for sialylated compounds.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →N-Acetylneuraminic acid (sialic acid; CAS 131-48-6) is a nine-carbon amino sugar acid, the principal sialic acid, that occurs in polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids. It is supplied as a biochemical building block and reference compound in glycoscience and as a specialty ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is N-acetylneuraminic acid also known as?
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (CAS 131-48-6) is also known as sialic acid, Neu5Ac, or NANA. It is the principal sialic acid, a nine-carbon amino sugar acid that occurs in polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids.
Is NANA the same as sialic acid?
Yes. NANA (N-acetylneuraminic acid, CAS 131-48-6, Neu5Ac) is the principal member of the sialic acid family, so it is commonly referred to simply as sialic acid. It is supplied as a glycoscience reference compound and specialty ingredient.
Is N-acetylneuraminic acid an amino sugar?
Yes. N-Acetylneuraminic acid is a nine-carbon amino sugar acid (formula C11H19NO9), the principal sialic acid found in glycoproteins and glycolipids. It is used as a biochemical building block and reference compound in glycoscience.
What grades and packaging are available for N-acetylneuraminic acid?
We supply N-acetylneuraminic acid as a fine chemical/specialty ingredient in vials, bottles, and bulk quantities, with specification and CoA confirmed at quotation. Contact us with your application and volume for a quote.
What is the cost of bulk N-acetylneuraminic acid?
As a specialty fine chemical, pricing depends heavily on grade, purity, and volume. Request a quote with your target quantity, required specification, and ship-to location for current pricing and lead time.