Acetyl derivative of Muramic acid.Synonyms:2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(D-1-carboxyethyl)-D-glucopyranose; 2-Acetamido-3-O-(D-1-carboxyethyl)-2-deoxy-2-D-glucose; N-Acetylmuramic acid; MurNAc; NAMACAS Number:10597-89-4Molecular Formula:C₁₁H₁9NO₈Molecular Weight:293.27Purity:≥98% (TLC)Appearance:Supplied as a white powderSolubility:Clear colorless solution (50mg/ml in Methanol)Loss on Drying:As ReportedMelting Point:122-130°CTLC System:n-Butanol/Acetic acid/Water (4:2:2) Chlororform/Methanol/Acetic acid 32% (5:3:1) Chloroform/Methanol/Acetic acid/Water (60:45:14:6) Plate: Silicagel 60 F254 Detected by: UV, Ninhydrin, Chlorine-tolidineElemental Analysis:Calculated: %C: 44.1, %H: 7.2,% N: 4.2Methanol:As Reportedn-butanol:As ReportedEther:As ReportedIsopropanol:As ReportedStorage and Stability:Powder may be stored at 4°C. Stable for 6 months after receipt.Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.