Description

2-Azidoethyl β-D-Galactopyranoside is a specialized glycoside derivative featuring an azidoethyl aglycon. This compound matters as a versatile biochemical building block, enabling click chemistry applications through its reactive azide functional group. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the synthesis of glycoconjugates, probes, and targeted drug delivery systems.

Application

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A key intermediate for creating neoglycoconjugates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click chemistry.
• Biochemical Probes: Used in the development of fluorescent or affinity tags for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and cell surface labeling.
• Drug Discovery: Serves as a precursor for designing targeted therapeutics and vaccine candidates that exploit carbohydrate-mediated recognition.
• Material Science: Functionalization of surfaces, polymers, or nanoparticles with galactose motifs for biosensing or biocompatibility applications.
• Enzymatic Studies: Substrate or inhibitor for glycosidases and glycosyltransferases in mechanistic and kinetic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azidoethyl β-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	151651-54-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15N3O6
Molecular Weight	249.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidoethyl β-D-galactoside; β-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-azidoethyl; Azidoethyl galactoside; Gal-β-(CH2)2-N3; N3-CH2CH2-O-β-D-Galactopyranose; 2-Azidoethyl 1-O-β-D-galactopyranoside; 1-O-(2-Azidoethyl)-β-D-galactopyranoside
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Quality Control

Our 2-Azidoethyl β-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.