N-Acetylneuraminic Acid

An N-acyl derivative of neuraminic acid. N-acetylneuraminic acid occurs in many polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and glycolipids in animals and bacteria. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1518)

Also Known As:

Sialic Acid; Acid, N-Acetylneuraminic; Acid, Sialic; N Acetylneuraminic Acid

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Hydroxy Acids: 94
    - Sugar Acids: 4
      - Neuraminic Acids: 8
        Sialic Acids: 594
        N-Acetylneuraminic Acid: 3588
  - Acyclic Acids
    - Sugar Acids: 4
      - Neuraminic Acids: 8
        Sialic Acids: 594
        N-Acetylneuraminic Acid: 3588
Carbohydrates: 22023
- Amino Sugars: 110
  - Neuraminic Acids: 8
    - Sialic Acids: 594
      - N-Acetylneuraminic Acid: 3588
- Sugar Acids: 4
  - Neuraminic Acids: 8
    - Sialic Acids: 594
      - N-Acetylneuraminic Acid: 3588

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