Description

Methyl-4,6-Di-o-Benzylidene-2,3-Di-o-Acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside is a key protected monosaccharide derivative, specifically a benzylidene acetal-protected galactose building block, essential for the controlled synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates. Its value lies in providing precise stereochemistry and orthogonal protecting groups, enabling sophisticated multi-step synthetic routes in advanced research and development. This compound is primarily needed by pharmaceutical researchers, process chemists, and fine chemical manufacturers working on carbohydrate-based drugs, vaccine adjuvants, and novel diagnostic agents.

Application

• Glycoscience Research: A critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in carbohydrate-based therapeutics, including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Process Chemistry: Used in the scalable production of specialty carbohydrates for clinical trials and commercial manufacturing.
• Glycoconjugate Vaccine Synthesis: Employed in the development of advanced conjugate vaccines where specific carbohydrate antigens are required.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled or modified sugars for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral precursor for the synthesis of other high-value, stereochemically defined molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-4,6-Di-o-Benzylidene-2,3-Di-o-Acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	15451-81-7
Molecular Formula	C24H26O8
Molecular Weight	442.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4,6-O-Benzylidene-2,3-di-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; Methyl 4,6-O-(Phenylmethylene)-2,3-di-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; α-D-Galactopyranoside, methyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-2,3-di-O-acetyl-; Methyl 2,3-di-O-acetyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-galactopyranoside; 1-O-Methyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-2,3-di-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranose; Galactose Derivative CAS 15451-81-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl-4,6-Di-o-Benzylidene-2,3-Di-o-Acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements, including those for cGMP manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled to minimize prolonged exposure to air and moisture to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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