Description

Methyl 2,4,6-Tri-o-Acetyl-3-o-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-α-D-Galactopyranoside is a highly defined, fully acetylated disaccharide derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry. Its value lies in providing a protected, reactive scaffold for the precise construction of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors who require high-purity building blocks for glycosylation reactions, vaccine development, and the synthesis of glycan-based probes.

Application

• Glycochemistry Research: A key protected intermediate for the controlled synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used in the research and production of carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), vaccines, and therapeutic agents.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other biologically active conjugates.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialized reagents and probes for glycan analysis and detection.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Utilized as a substrate or inhibitor in studies involving glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a building block for developing chemical tools to study carbohydrate-mediated biological processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4,6-Tri-o-Acetyl-3-o-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-α-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	145251-15-6
Molecular Formula	C27H38O18
Molecular Weight	650.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl O-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-(1→3)-2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; Methyl 3-O-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; α-D-Galactopyranoside, methyl 2,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-3-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-; Fully acetylated methyl α-lactoside derivative; Protected methyl α-lactoside
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,4,6-Tri-o-Acetyl-3-o-(2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-α-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
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.