Description

.Beta.-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-Fluoroethyl is a specialized fluorinated glycoside derivative, primarily utilized as a key synthetic intermediate and biochemical probe. Its value lies in its ability to act as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosidase enzymes, enabling critical research and development in life sciences. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic developers, and biochemists working on enzyme mechanisms, carbohydrate-based drug discovery, and advanced diagnostic assays.

Application

• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor: Used in biochemical assays to study the activity and inhibition of β-galactosidase and related glycosidases.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel fluorinated carbohydrate-based therapeutics and prodrugs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in the design and production of fluorogenic or chromogenic substrates for diagnostic kits and research tools.
• Glycobiology Research: Acts as a probe to investigate carbohydrate-processing pathways, cell surface interactions, and glycosylation patterns.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Utilized for labeling and tracking studies due to the incorporation of a fluorine atom, which can serve as a tag or alter metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Potential intermediate in developing novel, targeted agents that interact with specific carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes in pests or plants.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	.Beta.-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-Fluoroethyl
CAS No.	153724-26-6
Molecular Formula	C8H15FO6
Molecular Weight	226.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroethyl β-D-galactopyranoside; 2-Fluoroethyl β-D-galactoside; β-D-Galactopyranosyl fluoride 2-fluoroethyl ether; 2-Fluoroethyl galactoside; 1-O-(2-Fluoroethyl)-β-D-galactopyranose; 2-Fluoroethyl-β-D-galactoside; β-Gal-2-FE; FE-β-Gal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our .Beta.-D-Galactopyranoside, 2-Fluoroethyl is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While produced to meet exacting internal standards, specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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