Compound Q&A
What industries use Concanavalin A (CAS: 11028-71-0)?
Answer
Concanavalin A (ConA, CAS: 11028-71-0) is widely used in various industries. In pharmaceuticals, it is utilized for drug discovery and as a research tool. In biotechnology, ConA serves as a specific binding reagent for glycoproteins. It is also employed in the food industry as a quality control tool for detecting glycoproteins. Additionally, ConA finds applications in the development of biosensors and semiconductors due to its unique binding properties.
About
CAS No
11028-71-0
English Name
Concanavalin A
Molecular Formula
C23H32N6O8S
Molecular Weight
552.6 g/mol
SMILES
CCCN(CCC)S(=O)(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O.CC1=CN(C(=O)NC1=O)C2CC(C(O2)CO)N=[N+]=[N-]
InChIKey
RVSZVJZFCQZYHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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