Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 2,4,7,8,9-Penta-O-acetyl N-acetylneuraminic Acid (CAS: 4887-11-0)?
Answer
2,4,7,8,9-Penta-O-acetyl N-acetylneuraminic Acid (CAS: 4887-11-0) is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for the development of antiviral drugs, particularly in the treatment of influenza. It is also a key component in research for studying sialic acid functions and in the production of sialic acid-based drugs.
About
CAS No
4887-11-0
English Name
2,4,7,8,9-Penta-O-acetyl N-acetylneuraminic Acid
Molecular Formula
C21H29NO14
Molecular Weight
519.46 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)NC1C(CC(OC1C(C(COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)(C(=O)O)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C
InChIKey
MYVACZVKCHHJHJ-JSNLTNBWSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-15 14:11
