Description

4-Methoxyphenyl 4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside is a specialized, high-purity glycoside derivative with a protected galactose moiety, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry research. Its value lies in its role as a key synthetic intermediate for developing novel glycoconjugates, pharmaceuticals, and biochemical probes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise, high-quality intermediates for drug discovery and development programs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other therapeutic compounds targeting carbohydrate-mediated biological processes.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids for biological studies and diagnostic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate galactosidase activity and carbohydrate metabolism pathways.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create labeled or modified sugars for studying cell-surface interactions, lectin binding, and glycosylation patterns.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a chiral building block for the asymmetric synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Methoxyphenyl 4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	176299-96-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₂O₇
Molecular Weight	374.39 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxyphenyl 4,6-O-Benzylidene-β-D-galactopyranoside; p-Methoxyphenyl 4,6-O-Benzylidene-β-D-galactopyranoside; 4,6-O-Benzylidene-β-D-galactopyranosyl p-Methoxyphenyl Ether; Benzylidene-protected Galactoside; Galactose Benzylidene Acetal Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Methoxyphenyl 4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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