Description

Methyl-4,6-Di-o-Benzylidene-2,3-Di-o-Benzyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside is a sophisticated, multi-protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically designed as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. Its core value lies in providing a stable, reactive scaffold for the selective manipulation of sugar hydroxyl groups, enabling the precise construction of complex glycoconjugates and oligosaccharides. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries who are developing novel therapeutics, diagnostic agents, and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a pivotal building block for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycomimetics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the development of carbohydrate-based drugs, including antiviral agents, antibiotics, and cancer therapeutics.
• Glycosylation Reactions: Acts as a glycosyl donor or acceptor in stereoselective glycosylation protocols to form specific glycosidic linkages.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of labeled sugars and probes for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Synthesis: A precursor for designing and synthesizing inhibitors of glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for creating novel bio-based polymers and functional surfaces with specific carbohydrate motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-4,6-Di-o-Benzylidene-2,3-Di-o-Benzyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	29600-81-5
Molecular Formula	C35H34O6
Molecular Weight	550.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4,6-O-Benzylidene-2,3-di-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; α-D-Galactopyranoside, methyl 4,6-O-(phenylmethylene)-2,3-bis-O-(phenylmethyl)-; Methyl 2,3-di-O-benzyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-galactopyranoside; 4,6-O-Benzylidene-2,3-di-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside methyl glycoside; Protected Methyl α-D-Galactopyranoside Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl-4,6-Di-o-Benzylidene-2,3-Di-o-Benzyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our commitment to quality assurance supports research reproducibility and process development from lab to pilot scale.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability if specified. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.