Description

4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-D-Galactopyranose is a specialized disaccharide derivative, also known as a fucosylated galactose, with significant biochemical relevance. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and reference standard in glycobiology research and the development of carbohydrate-based therapeutics. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on glycoprotein analysis, enzyme substrate studies, and the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides for diagnostic and pharmaceutical applications.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key substrate or inhibitor for studying fucosyltransferase and other glycosyltransferase enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of novel carbohydrate-based drugs and vaccines.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the production of calibration standards and reagents for diagnostic kits targeting specific carbohydrate antigens.
• Biochemical Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical reference standard for HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR to quantify and identify related saccharides.
• Enzymology Studies: Utilized to investigate enzyme kinetics, specificity, and mechanisms of action in carbohydrate metabolism pathways.
• Nutritional Science Research: Applied in studies exploring the role of complex oligosaccharides, such as human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), in gut health and microbiology.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	24667-50-3
Molecular Formula	C12H22O10
Molecular Weight	326.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-α-L-Fucopyranosyl-D-galactopyranose; α-L-Fuc-(1→4)-D-Gal; D-Galactopyranose, 4-O-α-L-fucopyranosyl-; Fucosylgalactose; 4-α-L-Fucosyl-D-galactose; L-Fucose-(α1-4)-D-galactose; 24667-50-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-D-Galactopyranose in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation are available upon request. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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