N-Acetyl-D-glucosaminyl-(1-4)-N-acetylmuramic Acid

• Catalog No.: A178230
• CAS Number: 41137-10-4
• M. F.: C19H32N2O13
• M. W.: 496.46298
• Storage: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (2S)-2-{[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-acetamido-5-{[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-acetamido-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}-2-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxy}propanoic acid
• IUPAC Traditional name: (2S)-2-{[(3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-acetamido-5-{[(2S,3R,4R,5S,6R)-3-acetamido-4,5-dihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy}-2-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-4-yl]oxy}propanoic acid
• Synonyms: N-Acetyl-4-O-[2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl]-muramic Acid

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 41137-10-4

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White to Light Tan Solid
• Melting Point: 169-171°C
• Solubility: Methanol
• Solubility: Water
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)

The compound is effective in activating human monocytes with subsequent destruction of tumor cells.

REFERENCES

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• Valinger, Z., et al.: Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 701, 63 (1982)