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

Properties

• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable