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Muramic acid

CAT: 0804-HY-W011916-01Size: 1 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Muramic acid (3-O-Carboxyethyl-D-glucosamine) is a component found only in the cell walls of bacteria and blue-green algae. Muramic acid can be used to measure the biomass of microorganisms in environments such as estuaries, oceans, and soils[1][2][3].
CAS Number
1114-41-6
Product Name Alternative
3-O-Carboxyethyl-D-glucosamine
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Bacterial; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Infection
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/muramic-acid.html
Purity
99.46
Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O[C@H]([C@H](O)CO)[C@@H]([C@@H](N)C=O)O[C@H](C)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C9H17NO7
Molecular Weight
251.23
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Lappalainen MHJ, et, al. High indoor microbial levels are associated with reduced Th1 cytokine secretion capacity in infancy. Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 2012; 159 (2) : 194-203.|[2]King JD, et al. Muramic acid as a measure of microbial biomass in estuarine and marine samples. Appl Environ Microbiol. 1977 Apr;33 (4) :777-83.|[3]Glaser B, et al. Amino sugars and muramic acid—biomarkers for soil microbial community structure analysis. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2004, 36 (3) : 399-407.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Isoform
Microbial Metabolite