Description

2-Azidoethyl β-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized glycoside derivative that serves as a crucial building block in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry. This compound is particularly valued for its reactive azido group, which enables efficient conjugation via click chemistry reactions, such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic sectors for applications in glycoconjugate synthesis, probe development, and the creation of novel biomaterials. Its precise structure allows for the controlled introduction of carbohydrate motifs onto various scaffolds.

Application

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A key intermediate for attaching carbohydrate epitopes to proteins, peptides, lipids, or solid surfaces via bioorthogonal click chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the development of activity-based probes and imaging agents to study glycosylation processes and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Vaccine Adjuvant Development: Employed in research for synthesizing novel carbohydrate-based adjuvants and antigen carriers.
• Polymer and Material Science: Serves as a functional monomer for creating smart hydrogels, bioactive surfaces, and drug delivery systems with carbohydrate signaling.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Utilized in the production of diagnostic kits and biosensors that rely on specific carbohydrate-lectin binding.
• Enzyme Substrate Analog: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor analog in enzymatic studies related to glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azidoethyl β-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	165331-08-8
Molecular Formula	C8H15N3O6
Molecular Weight	249.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidoethyl β-D-Glucopyranoside; β-D-Glucopyranoside, 2-azidoethyl; 2-Azidoethyl D-glucopyranoside; 1-O-(2-Azidoethyl)-β-D-glucopyranose; Azidoethyl glucoside; N3-Et-Glcβ; (2-Azidoethoxy)(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-yl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Azidoethyl β-D-Glucopyranoside is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality commitment includes comprehensive characterization by NMR, HPLC, and MS to meet the exacting standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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