Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of N-Acetylneuraminic acid (CAS: 131-48-6)?
Answer
N-Acetylneuraminic acid (CAS: 131-48-6) is widely used in pharmaceuticals for its role in neurological and immune functions. It is also employed in the food industry as a natural component in certain products and in research for studying carbohydrate metabolism and cell interactions. Additionally, it finds applications in biotechnology and biochemistry as a building block for synthetic molecules.
About
CAS No
131-48-6
English Name
N-Acetylneuraminic acid
Molecular Formula
C11H19NO9
Molecular Weight
309.27 g/mol
EINECS
205-023-1
SMILES
CC(=O)N[C@H]([C@@H](O)CC(=O)C(=O)O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H](O)CO
InChIKey
KBGAYAKRZNYFFG-BOHATCBPSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
