Description

2-Deoxy-L-Fucose is a specialized deoxy sugar derivative of L-fucose, a monosaccharide of significant biological importance. This compound serves as a critical building block and research tool in the synthesis of complex glycans and glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications in glycobiology, drug discovery, and the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostics.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key intermediate in the study of fucose metabolism, glycan biosynthesis, and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral precursor for the development of novel antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer agents that target carbohydrate-mediated processes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in the synthesis of probes and standards for assays detecting specific glycosylation patterns associated with diseases.
• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor for fucosyltransferases and other glycosyltransferases to elucidate enzyme mechanisms and function.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Utilized in the chemical modification of biomolecules (proteins, antibodies) for creating targeted drug delivery systems or imaging agents.
• Standards & References: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR in quality control and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Deoxy-L-Fucose
CAS No.	19165-06-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O4
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-6-methyl-L-galactose; 6-Methyl-2-deoxy-L-galactose; L-2-Deoxyfucose; (2S,4S,5S)-2,4,5-Trihydroxy-6-methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-one; 2-Deoxy-L-galactomethylose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Deoxy-L-Fucose is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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