Description

α-D-Galactopyranosiduronic Acid, Methyl 3,4-o-(1-Methylethylidene) -, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, protected carbohydrate derivative essential for advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate for the development of complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily required by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology research, and the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex glycosides, glycoconjugates, and carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or starting material for studying enzyme mechanisms, carbohydrate-protein interactions, and metabolic pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral synthon for constructing oligosaccharides, natural products, and molecular probes with high stereochemical fidelity.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the creation of labeled carbohydrates for use in assays, imaging agents, and diagnostic kits.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	α-D-Galactopyranosiduronic Acid, Methyl 3,4-o-(1-Methylethylidene) -, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	25253-47-8
Molecular Formula	C12H18O8
Molecular Weight	290.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (3,4-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranosid)uronate; Methyl 3,4-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranosiduronate; 3,4-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranosiduronic Acid Methyl Ester; α-D-Galactopyranosiduronic Acid, Methyl 3,4-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 3,4-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-α-D-galactopyranosiduronate; Protected Methyl Galacturonate; Isopropylidene Galacturonic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-D-Galactopyranosiduronic Acid, Methyl 3,4-o-(1-Methylethylidene) -, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to support your research and development requirements.

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 product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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