Description

6-Azido-6-Deoxy-D-Galactitol is a specialized azido-functionalized carbohydrate derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and bioconjugation. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive azide group, makes it an essential building block for click chemistry applications, enabling the efficient and selective formation of covalent bonds. This compound is primarily utilized by research scientists and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for developing novel therapeutics, probes, and biomaterials.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key precursor for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) and strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules where the galactitol scaffold is pharmacologically relevant.
• Bioconjugation and Labeling: Facilitates the site-specific labeling of proteins, antibodies, and oligonucleotides with fluorescent dyes, affinity tags, or drug molecules.
• Glycobiology Research: Employed in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and the development of glycomimetics and synthetic oligosaccharides.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linker for creating smart hydrogels, surface coatings, and functionalized nanomaterials.
• Diagnostic Probe Development: Integral to constructing molecular probes and biosensors for detecting specific enzymes or cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Azido-6-Deoxy-D-Galactitol
CAS No.	138245-74-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11N3O5
Molecular Weight	205.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azido-6-deoxygalactitol; 1,2,3,4,5-Pentahydroxy-6-azidohexane (D-form); D-Galactitol, 6-azido-6-deoxy-; 6-Azido-1,2,3,4,5-pentahydroxyhexane; Azidogalactitol; NSC 404421; 6-N3-Galactitol; 6-Azidohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
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Quality Control

Our 6-Azido-6-Deoxy-D-Galactitol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere in a freezer (-20°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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