Description

Phenylethyl-β-D-Galactoside is a specialized glycoside derivative where a phenylethyl aglycone is linked to a galactose sugar moiety via a β-glycosidic bond. This compound is of significant value as a critical biochemical reagent and synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry and enzymology research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for applications such as enzyme substrate studies and the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate & Inhibitor Studies: Used as a specific substrate for β-galactosidase enzymes to study enzyme kinetics, mechanism, and inhibition in biochemical research.
• Glycobiology Research: Serves as a key building block or model compound for investigating glycosylation processes, carbohydrate-protein interactions, and cell surface recognition events.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Employed in the development and production of chromogenic or fluorogenic substrates for diagnostic assays that detect β-galactosidase activity, commonly used in molecular biology and microbiology.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthetic pathways for novel therapeutic agents, including potential glycosidase inhibitors and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Utilized to create labeled probes or affinity matrices for the detection, purification, or imaging of lectins and other carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenylethyl-β-D-Galactoside
CAS No.	14861-16-6
Molecular Formula	C14H20O6
Molecular Weight	284.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylethyl β-D-galactopyranoside; Phenylethyl β-D-galactoside; β-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-phenylethyl; 2-Phenylethyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; (2-Phenylethyl)-β-D-galactopyranoside; 2-Phenylethyl 1-O-β-D-galactopyranoside; Phenyl ethyl galactoside; β-Galactosyl phenylethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phenylethyl-β-D-Galactoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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