Description

4-Methoxyphenyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-β-D-Galactopyranoside is a key protected glycosyl donor and synthetic intermediate in carbohydrate chemistry. This compound is essential for the controlled synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates, offering high regioselectivity and stability during chemical manipulations. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic reagent sectors for developing novel therapeutics, vaccines, and biochemical probes.

Application

• Glycosylation Reagent: A crucial building block for the stereoselective synthesis of β-linked galactosides and complex oligosaccharides.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of glycoprotein-based drugs, carbohydrate vaccines, and enzyme inhibitors.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for labeled galactose derivatives used in metabolic studies and cellular imaging.
• Glycoconjugate Chemistry: Enables the preparation of neoglycoconjugates for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and cell signaling.
• Enzymatic Substrate: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in studies of glycosidase and glycosyltransferase enzymes.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Employed in manufacturing components for diagnostic kits that detect specific carbohydrate antigens.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxyphenyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-β-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	2872-65-3
Molecular Formula	C21H26O11
Molecular Weight	454.42 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methoxyphenyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; 4-Methoxyphenyl β-D-galactopyranoside tetraacetate; 4-Acetoxy-2,3,6-tri-O-acetyl-4-methoxyphenyl β-D-galactopyranoside; Galactose p-methoxyphenyl tetraacetate; β-D-Galactopyranoside, 4-methoxyphenyl 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate; 2872-65-3; p-Methoxyphenyl tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxyphenyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-β-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and synthesis. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccator when not in use.

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
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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