Description

Methylcarrabioside 4'-Sulfate is a specific, sulfated derivative of a carrabiose sugar unit, a fundamental building block of carrageenan polysaccharides. This compound is of significant interest for advanced research and development in carbohydrate chemistry and polymer science. It serves as a crucial high-purity reference standard and synthetic intermediate for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: As a critical reference standard for the analysis and quality control of carrageenan-based drug formulations and excipients.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in enzymatic and metabolic pathway research to study sulfatase activity and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or model compound for synthesizing novel, structurally defined carrageenan analogs with tailored properties.
• Nutraceutical Development: Employed in R&D to understand structure-activity relationships of carrageenan fractions for functional food applications.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibrant in chromatographic (HPLC, LC-MS) and spectroscopic methods for quantifying carrageenan derivatives.
• Cosmeceutical Ingredients: Investigated for developing advanced, bioactive carbohydrate-based ingredients with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylcarrabioside 4'-Sulfate
CAS No.	132895-19-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	4'-O-Sulfo-methylcarrabioside; Methyl 4'-O-sulfo-β-D-carrabioside; Methyl β-D-carrabioside 4'-sulfate; Carrabiose derivative sulfate; Methyl carrabioside sulfate ester; Sulfated methyl carrabioside; 132895-19-3; Methyl-4'-sulfo-carrabioside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methylcarrabioside 4'-Sulfate is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity biochemicals. Comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, HPLC, and MS, is performed to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are available upon request.

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 desiccants or an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

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