X-NeuNAc
X-NeuNAc (5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-α-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid sodium salt) is a chromogenic substrate for detecting neuraminidase (sialidase) activity. It is widely used in vitro for characterizing bacterial neuraminidases and in research on microbial pathogenesis and carbohydrate metabolism, providing a sensitive colorimetric readout.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
160369-85-7
Product Name Alternative
5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-alpha-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid sodium salt, X-Neu5Ac, XNeuNAc, X-NeuNAc, X NeuNAc
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Purity
98.76% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:60 mg/mL (107.2 mM)
Smiles
[Na+].CC (=O) N[C@@H]1[C@@H] (O) C[C@@] (Oc2c[nH]c3ccc (Br) c (Cl) c23) (O[C@H]1[C@H] (O) [C@H] (O) CO) C ([O-]) =O
Molecular Formula
C19H21BrClN2NaO9
Molecular Weight
559.72
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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