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The association between N-acetyl-neuraminic acid and calcium ions in aqueous solution

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The conductances of aqueous solutions of the calcium salt of N-acetyl-neuraminic acid (NANA) an important constituent of glycolipids and glycoproteins have been measured over a range of temperature. The data are consistent with the formation of the Ca (NANA)+ ion-pair. Dissociation constants and thermodynamic parameters for the ion-pair have been derived.

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Jones, M.N. The association between N-acetyl-neuraminic acid and calcium ions in aqueous solution. Experientia 34, 685–687 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01947256

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