Description

Methyl 2,3,6-Tri-o-Benzoyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside is a key protected carbohydrate intermediate, specifically a fully benzoylated methyl galactoside derivative. This compound is essential for synthetic chemists as it provides a stable, reactive scaffold for the selective manipulation of sugar hydroxyl groups in complex oligosaccharide and glycoconjugate synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel glycotherapeutics, diagnostic probes, and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a crucial building block for the stereoselective synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the preparation of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting carbohydrate-mediated biological processes.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A precursor for creating glycoconjugates such as glycoproteins, glycolipids, and neoglycoproteins for biological studies.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of labeled sugar analogs and metabolic inhibitors for probing glycosylation pathways.
• Glycosidase Inhibitor Development: Acts as a synthetic intermediate in the creation of molecules designed to inhibit specific carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for synthesizing novel carbohydrate-based polymers with specialized properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,3,6-Tri-o-Benzoyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	3601-36-3
Molecular Formula	C29H26O9
Molecular Weight	518.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3,6-Tri-O-benzoyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; α-Methyl Galactoside 2,3,6-Tribenzoate; 1-O-Methyl-2,3,6-tri-O-benzoyl-α-D-galactopyranose; Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside 2,3,6-tribenzoate; Galactose, methyl 2,3,6-tribenzoate, α-D-; Methyl 2,3,6-Tri-O-benzoyl-α-D-galactoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,3,6-Tri-o-Benzoyl-α-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing results from HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation tests are provided and available upon request to support your research and development documentation.

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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis of the ester groups.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents	Complies with ICH guidelines

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