Description

Methyl Fucopyranosyl(1-4)-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxyglucopyranoside is a specialized synthetic carbohydrate derivative, specifically a methyl glycoside of a fucose-containing disaccharide. This compound is of significant value as a high-purity biochemical tool and a critical building block in glycobiology research and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzymatic processes, and as a precursor for synthesizing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Serves as a key intermediate or standard for investigating glycosylation pathways, lectin binding, and cell surface recognition events.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a building block for the synthesis of novel glycopeptide antibiotics, vaccine adjuvants, and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosyltransferases, glycosidases, and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes to elucidate their mechanism of action.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Employed in the production of labeled probes and assay components for detecting specific carbohydrate antigens or antibodies.
• Bioconjugation: Provides a chemically defined carbohydrate moiety for conjugation to proteins, lipids, or solid supports to create neoglycoconjugates.
• Standards and Calibrants: Functions as a high-purity analytical standard for mass spectrometry, NMR, and chromatography in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Fucopyranosyl(1-4)-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxyglucopyranoside
CAS No.	153756-68-4
Molecular Formula	C15H27NO10
Molecular Weight	381.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl α-L-Fucopyranosyl-(1→4)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside; Methyl Fuc-α(1-4)-GlcNAc-β-OMe; 4-O-(α-L-Fucopyranosyl)-N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminide methyl glycoside; L-Fucose-α(1-4)-D-GlcNAc methyl glycoside; Fucα1-4GlcNAcβ-OMe; Methyl 4-O-(α-L-fucopyranosyl)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4-O-α-L-fucopyranosyl-β-D-glucopyranoside methyl glycoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl Fucopyranosyl(1-4)-2-Acetamido-2-Deoxyglucopyranoside is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and specific optical rotation measurement. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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