What is N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Powder CAS 131-48-6?

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid is the sialic acid also known as NANA or Neu5Ac. It has the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₉NO₉ and a molecular weight of about 309.27 g/mol.

What are the main applications of N-Acetylneuraminic Acid?

It is used in nutraceuticals, functional foods, infant-formula research and cosmetic formulations. It also serves as a research ingredient in glycobiology and sialic-acid metabolism studies.

Is this N-Acetylneuraminic Acid powder a finished consumer product?

No. It is a high-purity raw material for manufacturers, formulators and researchers. Finished-product dosage, labeling and regulatory compliance should be established for the final formulation.

What typical purity and solubility should be expected?

Commercial high-purity material is often specified at 98% or higher by HPLC and appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. N-Acetylneuraminic Acid is freely soluble in water, with water solubility around 50 g/L at 20 °C.

How should N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Powder be stored and handled?

Keep it in tightly closed, moisture-protected containers in a cool, dry environment and avoid strong oxidizing agents. Use suitable powder-handling controls and PPE during weighing and transfer.

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Powder CAS 131-48-6

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid (sialic acid, NANA, Neu5Ac), CAS 131-48-6, is a high-purity sialic acid supplied for nutraceutical, functional-food, cosmetic and research applications. Confirm the required grade, then request a quotation with COA/TDS/SDS for bulk supply.

CAS: 131-48-6
Synonyms: sialic acid, NANA, 5-acetamido-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galacto-2-nonulosonic acid, lactaminic acid
Einecs: 205-023-1
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₉NO₉
Grade: Pharmaceutical / Nutraceutical grade, ≥98% (HPLC)
Package: 1 kg aluminum foil bag (with inner PE liner); 25 kg fiber drum (lined with double PE bags); customized packaging available on request

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Product Description

N-Acetylneuraminic Acid, CAS 131-48-6, also known as sialic acid, NANA or Neu5Ac, is an acidic monosaccharide and the major representative of sialic acids; the EC/EINECS number is 205-023-1.

Synonyms: sialic acid; NANA; 5-acetamido-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galacto-2-nonulosonic acid; lactaminic acid.

CAS: 131-48-6.

Molecular formula: C₁₁H₁₉NO₉.

Molecular weight: 309.27.

EC number: 205-023-1.

It is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a melting point of about 184–186 °C (decomposition) and an assay typically ≥98.0% by HPLC on a dry basis.

It is freely soluble in water (about 50 g/L or higher at 20 °C) and practically insoluble in ethanol; the predicted carboxyl pKa is about 2.4.

The optical rotation is about −32° (c=1, water); it is stable under recommended storage but sensitive to moisture and strong oxidizing agents.

It is used as a functional ingredient in nutraceuticals, functional foods and infant-formula research as a source of sialic acid.

It is used in cosmetic formulations and in glycobiology and sialic-acid metabolism research.

It is a high-purity raw material for manufacturers, formulators and researchers, not a finished consumer product.

Confirm assay, appearance, water, related substances, optical rotation, residual solvents, heavy metals and microbial limits; pharmaceutical and nutraceutical grades are available.

Store in tightly closed, moisture-protected containers in a cool, dry environment away from strong oxidizers; use powder-handling controls and suitable PPE.

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FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Powder CAS 131-48-6?

A: N-Acetylneuraminic Acid is the sialic acid also known as NANA or Neu5Ac. It has the molecular formula C₁₁H₁₉NO₉ and a molecular weight of about 309.27 g/mol.
Q:
What are the main applications of N-Acetylneuraminic Acid?

A: It is used in nutraceuticals, functional foods, infant-formula research and cosmetic formulations. It also serves as a research ingredient in glycobiology and sialic-acid metabolism studies.
Q:
Is this N-Acetylneuraminic Acid powder a finished consumer product?

A: No. It is a high-purity raw material for manufacturers, formulators and researchers. Finished-product dosage, labeling and regulatory compliance should be established for the final formulation.
Q:
What typical purity and solubility should be expected?

A: Commercial high-purity material is often specified at 98% or higher by HPLC and appears as a white to off-white crystalline powder. N-Acetylneuraminic Acid is freely soluble in water, with water solubility around 50 g/L at 20 °C.
Q:
How should N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Powder be stored and handled?

A: Keep it in tightly closed, moisture-protected containers in a cool, dry environment and avoid strong oxidizing agents. Use suitable powder-handling controls and PPE during weighing and transfer.

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