Description

α-D-Galactopyranoside, Methyl 2-(Acetylamino)-2-Deoxy-4,6-Di-o-Methyl- is a chemically modified carbohydrate derivative, specifically a protected methyl glycoside of N-acetyl-D-galactosamine. This compound is a crucial high-purity building block and synthetic intermediate for advanced research and production in carbohydrate chemistry. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and fine chemical manufacturers developing novel glycoconjugates, vaccines, and diagnostic reagents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycomimetic drugs targeting various diseases.
• Glycobiology Research: Essential building block for enzymatic or chemical synthesis of defined glycan structures used in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Used to create labeled probes and standards for assays detecting specific carbohydrate antigens or enzymes.
• Vaccine Adjuvant & Conjugate Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for constructing carbohydrate antigens used in conjugate vaccine development.
• Enzyme Substrate & Inhibitor Design: Acts as a substrate analog or inhibitor for glycosidases and glycosyltransferases in mechanistic studies.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in the development of activity-based probes and metabolic labeling agents to study glycosylation processes in cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Galactopyranoside, Methyl 2-(Acetylamino)-2-Deoxy-4,6-Di-o-Methyl-
CAS No.	17296-06-9
Molecular Formula	C11H21NO6
Molecular Weight	263.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-di-O-methyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-di-O-methyl-α-D-galactopyranoside methyl glycoside; 4,6-Di-O-methyl-N-acetyl-α-D-galactosamine methyl glycoside; α-Methyl N-acetyl-4,6-di-O-methyl-D-galactosaminide; N-Acetyl-4,6-di-O-methyl-α-D-galactosamine methyl glycoside; 17296-06-9; Methyl 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-4,6-di-O-methyl-α-D-galactopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our high-purity carbohydrate intermediates are manufactured under strict quality systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and optical rotation measurement, to ensure identity, strength, and quality. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full analytical data are provided and can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP starting material 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) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	[α]²⁰D: Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.