Description

6-Azido-6-Deoxy-D-Galactose is a chemically modified monosaccharide derivative, serving as a crucial building block in bioorthogonal chemistry and glycobiology research. Its core value lies in the azido functional group, which enables highly specific, catalyst-free "click" reactions with alkynes under physiological conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors who are developing novel glycoconjugates, probes, and targeted therapeutics.

Application

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Key intermediate for the site-specific labeling and modification of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and oligosaccharides via copper-catalyzed or strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC/SPAAC).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to metabolically engineer cell surfaces with azido tags for subsequent visualization, isolation, or targeting using fluorescent or biotinylated alkyne reagents.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Enables the creation of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other targeted drug delivery systems through precise, stable linker chemistry.
• Material Science: Functionalization of polymers, surfaces, and nanomaterials with bioactive sugar moieties to create smart biomaterials and biosensors.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Synthesis of labeled substrates and tracers for enzymatic assays and imaging studies related to galactose metabolism.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: A versatile starting material for the synthesis of more complex, selectively protected galactose derivatives and glycomimetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Azido-6-Deoxy-D-Galactose
CAS No.	20847-05-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11N3O5
Molecular Weight	205.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azido-6-deoxy-D-galactopyranose; 6-Azido-6-deoxygalactose; D-Galactose, 6-azido-6-deoxy-; 6-Azidogalactose; 6-N3-Gal; Azidogalactose; Galactose-6-azide; 6-Deoxy-6-azido-D-galactose
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Quality Control

Our 6-Azido-6-Deoxy-D-Galactose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

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)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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