Description

2-Acetamido-6-Azido-2,6-Dideoxy-D-Glucopyranose is a high-purity, functionalized monosaccharide derivative featuring both an acetamido and a reactive azido group. This compound is a critical building block in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry, enabling the construction of complex glycoconjugates and neoglycopolymers via bioorthogonal click chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel glycotherapeutics, diagnostic probes, and advanced biomaterials.

Application

• Click Chemistry Substrate: Acts as a key precursor for Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to synthesize glycan arrays and glycoconjugates.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzymatic pathways, and cell surface labeling.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive carbohydrate-based molecules.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Enables the site-specific labeling of proteins, antibodies, and nanoparticles with carbohydrate motifs for diagnostic and imaging applications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to create functional, biocompatible materials with tailored biological properties.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Utilized for metabolic glycoengineering to introduce artificial chemical reporters onto cell surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetamido-6-Azido-2,6-Dideoxy-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	1611491-03-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12N4O5
Molecular Weight	244.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azido-2-acetamido-2,6-dideoxy-D-glucose; N-Acetyl-6-azido-6-deoxy-D-glucosamine; 2-Acetamido-6-azido-2,6-dideoxy-D-glucose; 6-Azido-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; 1,3,4-Tri-O-acetyl-2-acetamido-6-azido-2,6-dideoxy-α/β-D-glucopyranose (protected precursor); 6-Azido-2-deoxy-2-acetamido-D-glucopyranose; Azido-modified N-Acetylglucosamine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Acetamido-6-Azido-2,6-Dideoxy-D-Glucopyranose is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance 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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing desiccated at -20°C.

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.