Description

Trimethylsilyl-D-Plus-Galactose is a high-purity, silylated derivative of D-galactose, specifically designed for advanced analytical and synthetic applications. This compound is a critical reagent for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) analysis, where it serves to enhance the volatility and thermal stability of carbohydrate samples. It is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science industries who require precise and reliable analytical standards for sugar analysis and metabolic studies.

Application

• Analytical Standard for GC/MS: Primary use as a derivatization agent for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of galactose and related carbohydrates via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the analysis of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other complex biomolecules for drug development and quality control.
• Metabolomics and Clinical Diagnostics: Enables precise profiling of sugar metabolites in biological fluids for disease biomarker discovery and metabolic disorder studies.
• Food and Beverage Analysis: Critical for determining sugar composition, authenticity, and quality in food products and nutritional supplements.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected intermediate or building block in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental research in carbohydrate chemistry, glycoscience, and biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylsilyl-D-Plus-Galactose
CAS No.	32166-80-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	D-Galactose, trimethylsilyl derivative; TMS-D-Galactose; Trimethylsilylated D-Galactose; D-Galactose TMS ether; (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentakis(trimethylsilyloxy)hexanal; Per-O-trimethylsilyl-D-galactose; D-Galactose, per-O-trimethylsilyl-; Galactose TMS
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Quality Control

Our Trimethylsilyl-D-Plus-Galactose is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

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 stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or viscous oil
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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