Description

4,6-Difluoro-4,6-Dideoxy-D-Galactopyranose is a high-purity, fluorinated carbohydrate derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate for the development of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and fluorinated glycomimetics. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in drug discovery, carbohydrate chemistry, and the synthesis of diagnostic probes. The precise modification of the galactose scaffold with fluorine atoms at the 4 and 6 positions imparts unique metabolic stability and binding properties to target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated nucleoside analogs and antiviral drugs.
• Glycosidase Inhibitor Development: Used in research to create potent and selective inhibitors for enzyme studies and therapeutic applications.
• Probe and Diagnostic Agent Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for 18F-labeled PET (Positron Emission Tomography) tracers and other imaging agents.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Essential for studying the effects of fluorine substitution on glycosidic bond stability and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Glycomimetic and Drug Candidate: Used to develop stable glycomimetics that mimic natural sugars for drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Employed in enzymatic assays and metabolic pathway studies to investigate sugar processing.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,6-Difluoro-4,6-Dideoxy-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	238403-53-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10F2O4
Molecular Weight	184.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4,6-Difluoro-4,6-dideoxy-D-galactose; D-4,6-Difluoro-4,6-dideoxygalactopyranose; 4,6-Difluoro-4,6-dideoxy-D-galactopyranoside; 238403-53-7; Galactose, 4,6-difluoro-4,6-dideoxy-, D-; 4,6-Dideoxy-4,6-difluoro-D-galactopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,6-Difluoro-4,6-Dideoxy-D-Galactopyranose is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocol is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and pre-clinical development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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