Description

2-Azidoethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is a high-purity, protected glycosyl donor derivative, a critical intermediate in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry. This compound matters because it provides a reactive azidoethyl aglycone for efficient conjugation via click chemistry, enabling the precise construction of complex glycoconjugates and neoglycoproteins. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, particularly for creating novel glycan-based vaccines, diagnostic probes, and bioconjugates, as well as for advanced material science applications.

Application

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A key building block for the chemoselective synthesis of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and neoglycoconjugates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the research and development of carbohydrate-based vaccines, targeted therapeutics, and diagnostic agents.
• Chemical Biology Tools: Used to create glycan arrays, activity-based probes, and labeled carbohydrates for studying glycan-protein interactions and cellular processes.
• Material Science Functionalization: Enables the surface modification of polymers, nanoparticles, and biomaterials with bioactive sugar moieties to enhance biocompatibility and targeting.
• Oligosaccharide Assembly: Acts as a glycosyl donor in automated or solution-phase oligosaccharide synthesis for accessing structurally defined complex carbohydrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azidoethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside
CAS No.	139888-80-5
Molecular Formula	C16H23N3O10
Molecular Weight	417.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidoethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; 2-Azidoethyl Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; β-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-azidoethyl 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate; 2-Azidoethyl O-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl); Galactose Azidoethyl Tetraacetate Derivative; Ac4Galβ-O-(CH2)2N3; 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranose azidoethyl glycoside (common naming variant).
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Azidoethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure a minimum purity of 99%. Our comprehensive quality control includes identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) and purity assessment by HPLC. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific data for identity, assay, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research and cGMP-grade material standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry, cool environment. This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	Min. 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	Max. 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH limits

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