Description

o-Methyl-Di-n-Acetyl β-Chitobioside is a chemically defined, high-purity derivative of chitobiose, a fundamental disaccharide unit of chitin. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced biochemical research and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences, enzymology, and carbohydrate chemistry sectors for studying enzyme mechanisms, synthesizing complex glycoconjugates, and developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Enzymology Research: As a specific substrate or inhibitor for studying the activity and kinetics of chitinases, lysozymes, and other glycosyl hydrolases.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A key building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoproteins with defined structures.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel anti-fungal agents, drug delivery systems, and immunomodulators based on chitin derivatives.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR analysis in quality control and method development for carbohydrate-based products.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in cell biology studies to investigate carbohydrate-protein interactions and cell signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Methyl-Di-n-Acetyl β-Chitobioside
CAS No.	21217-11-8
Molecular Formula	C17H29NO11
Molecular Weight	423.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranoside; Methyl N,N'-diacetyl-β-chitobioside; β-Chitobiose octaacetate methyl glycoside derivative; 2-Acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose methyl β-glycoside; Chitobiose derivative, methyl glycoside, peracetylated.
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Quality Control

Our o-Methyl-Di-n-Acetyl β-Chitobioside is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and specific optical rotation measurement. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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 must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	-30° to -35° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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