Muramic acid
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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.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 98.0%
- CAS No.: 1114-41-6
- Formula: C9H17NO7
- Molecular Weight:251.23
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Storage:
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
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Biological Activity
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Microbial Metabolite |
Muramic acid can be used as a marker for Gram-positive bacteria in indoor environmental research[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 1114-41-6
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 251.23
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Formula C9H17NO7
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
O[C@H]([C@H](O)CO)[C@@H]([C@@H](N)C=O)O[C@H](C)C(O)=O
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Synonyms
3-O-Carboxyethyl-D-glucosamine
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
Gram-positive bacteria
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, protect from light
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light)
Solvent & Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (398.04 mM; Need ultrasonic)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (272 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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References
[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. [Content Brief]
[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. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| H2O | 1 mM | 3.9804 mL | 19.9021 mL | 39.8042 mL | 99.5104 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.7961 mL | 3.9804 mL | 7.9608 mL | 19.9021 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.3980 mL | 1.9902 mL | 3.9804 mL | 9.9510 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2654 mL | 1.3268 mL | 2.6536 mL | 6.6340 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1990 mL | 0.9951 mL | 1.9902 mL | 4.9755 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1592 mL | 0.7961 mL | 1.5922 mL | 3.9804 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1327 mL | 0.6634 mL | 1.3268 mL | 3.3170 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0995 mL | 0.4976 mL | 0.9951 mL | 2.4878 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0796 mL | 0.3980 mL | 0.7961 mL | 1.9902 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0663 mL | 0.3317 mL | 0.6634 mL | 1.6585 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0498 mL | 0.2488 mL | 0.4976 mL | 1.2439 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0398 mL | 0.1990 mL | 0.3980 mL | 0.9951 mL |
* Note: If you choose water as the stock solution, please dilute it to the working solution, then filter and sterilize it with a 0.22 μm filter before use.
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