Description

Methyl α-L-Fucopyranoside is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a methyl glycoside of the deoxy sugar L-fucose. This high-purity biochemical is a critical building block and reference standard in advanced glycoscience research and development. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require precise tools for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, glycobiology, and synthesizing complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key intermediate and reference standard for studying fucosylation processes, lectin binding, and carbohydrate-mediated biological recognition.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugate vaccines, therapeutic oligosaccharides, and drug candidates targeting carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialized reagents and probes for diagnostic assays that detect specific carbohydrate antigens or enzymes.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor for fucosidases, fucosyltransferases, and other glycosyl hydrolases to elucidate enzyme mechanisms and kinetics.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Utilized in the development of chemical probes for labeling, imaging, and manipulating biological systems involving fucose.
• Standards and Calibration: Provides a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in laboratories analyzing complex carbohydrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl α-L-Fucopyranoside
CAS No.	14687-15-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl α-L-fucopyranoside; α-Methyl L-fucopyranoside; L-Fucose methyl glycoside; Methyl 6-deoxy-α-L-galactopyranoside; 6-Deoxy-α-L-galactopyranoside methyl ether; α-L-Fucopyranoside, methyl; (2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-methyloxane-3,4,5-triol methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our Methyl α-L-Fucopyranoside is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, specific optical rotation, and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	-150° to -165° (c=1 in H₂O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.