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Ganglioside GM4, Monosialo, Human Brain

Gangliosides are highly purified sialic acid-containing glycolipids that are useful as markers of various cell types and antigens.

Synonym(s):

Ganglioside GM4, Monosialo, Human Brain, Neu5Acα2,3Galβ1,1ʹ Ceramide

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C53H98N2O16
Molecular Weight:
1019.35
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (TLC)

form

lyophilized

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

solubility

chloroform/methanol (2:1): 10 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Gangliosides are highly purified sialic acid-containing glycolipids that are useful as markers of various cell types and antigens. Note: the molecular weight is based on stearoyl-18:0.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Useful as markers of various cell types and antigens.
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Preparation Note

Prepared from tissue of individuals that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

345748-500UG:
345748-UG:

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