Description

6-o-Methacryloyl-1,2:3,4-Di-o-Isopropylidine-D-Galactopyranose is a specialized carbohydrate-based monomer, a key building block for synthesizing advanced polymeric materials. Its value lies in introducing biocompatible, hydrophilic galactose moieties into polymer backbones, enabling precise control over material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to develop functional polymers for targeted applications.

Application

• Biomedical Hydrogels: A critical monomer for creating smart, biocompatible hydrogels used in drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, and wound dressings.
• Glycopolymer Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental precursor for synthesizing well-defined glycopolymers that mimic biological structures for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, medical devices) with galactose ligands to enhance biocompatibility or enable targeted cellular recognition.
• Contact Lens Materials: A component in the development of next-generation, oxygen-permeable, and moisture-retaining contact lens materials.
• Chromatography Media: Employed in the fabrication of affinity chromatography resins for the purification of lectins and other carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Dental Composites: Incorporated into dental resin formulations to improve mechanical properties and biocompatibility.
• Biosensor Platforms: Facilitates the creation of polymer matrices for biosensors that require specific carbohydrate recognition elements.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital research chemical for exploring new polymer architectures in synthetic chemistry and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-o-Methacryloyl-1,2:3,4-Di-o-Isopropylidine-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	2715-36-8
Molecular Formula	C16H24O7
Molecular Weight	328.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2:3,4-Di-O-isopropylidene-6-O-methacryloyl-D-galactopyranose; 6-O-Methacryloyl-1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-D-galactose; D-Galactopyranose, 6-O-(2-methyl-2-propenoyl)-1,2:3,4-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Galactose Methacrylate Acetonide; Methacrylated D-Galactose Acetonide; 1,2:3,4-Di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranose 6-methacrylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-o-Methacryloyl-1,2:3,4-Di-o-Isopropylidine-D-Galactopyranose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and advanced manufacturing. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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