Description

Methyl 6-Azido-6-Deoxy-α-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized carbohydrate derivative featuring an azido functional group at the C-6 position, making it a valuable click chemistry reagent and synthetic intermediate. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing novel glycoconjugates, bioconjugates, and pharmaceutical candidates through efficient, bioorthogonal ligation strategies. It is primarily utilized in academic research, pharmaceutical R&D, and biotechnology for the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: Serves as a key building block for Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions with alkynes to form triazole linkages.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of neoglycoconjugates, glycopolymers, and glyco-dendrimers for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Enables the site-specific labeling of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules with carbohydrate motifs for imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other potential therapeutic agents with modified sugar moieties.
• Material Science: Incorporated into functionalized surfaces and hydrogels to create bioactive materials for tissue engineering and biosensing.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Facilitates the study of glycosylation processes and metabolic pathways through its bioorthogonal reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Azido-6-Deoxy-α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	23701-87-3
Molecular Formula	C7H13N3O5
Molecular Weight	219.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Azido-6-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranoside; 6-Azido-6-deoxy-methyl-α-D-glucopyranoside; Methyl α-D-Glucopyranoside, 6-azido-6-deoxy-; α-Methyl 6-azido-6-deoxyglucoside; 6-Azido-6-deoxy-α-methyl-D-glucoside; 1-O-Methyl-6-azido-6-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranose; 6-Azido-1,2,3,4-tetra-O-acetyl-6-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranoside (precursor derivative); Methyl α-D-glucoside 6-azide
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Azido-6-Deoxy-α-D-Glucopyranoside is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere after each use to maintain stability.

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.