Description

N'-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-n-Methyl-n-Nitrosourea is a specialized glycosylated nitrosourea derivative, a compound class of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. Its core value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which combines a carbohydrate moiety with a reactive nitrosourea group, enabling targeted chemical and biological interactions. This product is essential for researchers and developers in medicinal chemistry and glycobiology, particularly for investigating novel drug delivery mechanisms and enzyme inhibition strategies.

Application

• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a key intermediate or model compound in the synthesis and study of novel glycosylated therapeutics and prodrugs.
• Biochemical Studies: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies to understand glycosyltransferase or glycosidase activity and mechanisms.
• Anticancer Agent Development: Investigated for its potential as a targeted chemotherapeutic agent, leveraging the nitrosourea group's alkylating properties and the sugar moiety's targeting capability.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the chemical synthesis of more complex glycoconjugates and neoglycoproteins for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in university and institutional labs for fundamental research into carbohydrate-based drug design and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	N'-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-n-Methyl-n-Nitrosourea
CAS No.	37793-17-2
Molecular Formula	C9H17N3O7
Molecular Weight	279.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-3-methyl-1-nitrosourea; N-(β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-N'-methyl-N-nitrosourea; N-Methyl-N-nitroso-N'-(β-D-glucopyranosyl)urea; Glucosylmethylnitrosourea; GANU; NSC 407347; 1-Methyl-1-nitroso-3-(β-D-glucopyranosyl)urea
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Quality Control

Our N'-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-n-Methyl-n-Nitrosourea is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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