N-Acetyl-β-neuraminic acid methyl ester CAS 22900-11-4

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.22900-11-4
Molecular FormulaC12H21NO9
Molecular Weight323.30 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

N-Acetyl-β-neuraminic acid methyl ester CAS 22900-11-4 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, N-Acetyl-β-neuraminic acid methyl ester (C12H21NO9) contains an amino-acid-derived structure, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 3.0, corresponding to approximately 3 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 323.30 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.

CATO supplies N-Acetyl-β-neuraminic acid methyl ester (CAS 22900-11-4), a certified reference material (molecular formula C12H21NO9, MW 323.30 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

As a certified reference material (CRM), N-Acetyl-β-neuraminic acid methyl ester meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC12H21NO9
Molecular Weight323.30 g/mol
AppearanceWhite to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)3.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
CAS Registry Year (est.)1963
Nitrogen Atoms1

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