| CAS No. | 64003-51-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C40H68N2O31 |
| Molecular Weight | 1072.96 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 1072.96 g/mol gives Lacto-N-hexaose distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.
CATO supplies Lacto-N-hexaose (CAS 64003-51-6), a certified reference material (molecular formula C40H68N2O31, MW 1072.96 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Based on its molecular formula C40H68N2O31, Lacto-N-hexaose contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 1072.96 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Nitrogen-containing functional groups confer excellent ionization efficiency in positive-ion electrospray (ESI) mode, making the compound well suited to LC-MS/MS analysis.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), Lacto-N-hexaose 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.
| Molecular Formula | C40H68N2O31 |
| Molecular Weight | 1072.96 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store in a cool place (≤25°C), protect from light, keep sealed and dry |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in DMSO, DMF, methanol |
| Stability | May oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 8.0 |
| UV Absorption | UV-absorbing |
| Structural Features | Aromatic ring present |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1975 |
| Nitrogen Atoms | 2 |