Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ac4GalNAz (CAS: 653600-56-7)?
Answer
Ac4GalNAz (CAS: 653600-56-7) is an acetylated derivative of N-acetylgalactosamine. It exists in a crystalline form with a molecular weight of approximately 406.33 g/mol. Ac4GalNAz is poorly soluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents. Chemically, it is relatively stable but susceptible to hydrolysis under basic conditions. It is often used as a glycosaminoglycan analog in biological research.
About
CAS No
653600-56-7
English Name
Ac4GalNAz
Molecular Formula
C16H22N4O10
Molecular Weight
430.37 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC(=O)C)NC(=O)CN=[N+]=[N-])OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C
InChIKey
HGMISDAXLUIXKM-YJUJGKJLSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-01 12:59
