N-acetyl-beta-neuraminic acid (CAS No: 131-48-6) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Zanamivir. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Lactaminic acid, O-sialic acid
CAS No: 131-48-6
PubChem CID: 445063
Mol Formula: C11H19NO9
Mol Weight: 309.27 g/mol
Used in API: Zanamivir
IUPAC Name: (2S,4S,5R,6R)-5-acetamido-2,4-dihydroxy-6-[(1R,2R)-1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl]oxane-2-carboxylic acid
API Intermediate Description: N-Acetyl-β-neuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) is a sialic acid, a nine-carbon acidic monosaccharide commonly found at the terminal positions of glycoproteins and glycolipids. It is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antiviral drugs, vaccines, and biologically active glycoconjugates. Its functional groups carboxyl, hydroxyl, and N-acetyl allow selective derivatization for medicinal chemistry applications.
