Description

6-Azido-6-Deoxy-1,2:3,4-Di-o-Isopropylidene-D-Galactopyranoside is a high-value, protected carbohydrate derivative featuring a reactive azido group at the C-6 position. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate, enabling the efficient introduction of nitrogen-containing functionalities into complex molecular architectures through click chemistry and other azide-specific transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and advanced material science who require precise, scalable building blocks for glycoscience and medicinal chemistry applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and complex carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Click Chemistry Substrate: Ideal precursor for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create triazole-linked glycoconjugates and bioconjugates.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions and the development of synthetic oligosaccharides and glycopeptides.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in creating new generation, sugar-derived pesticides and plant growth regulators with improved selectivity.
• Material Science: Monomer for synthesizing functional polymers and hydrogels with tailored biological properties for biomedical applications.
• Diagnostic Probe Development: Foundation for fluorescent or affinity tags used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays targeting carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Azido-6-Deoxy-1,2:3,4-Di-o-Isopropylidene-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	4711-00-6
Molecular Formula	C12H19N3O5
Molecular Weight	285.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azido-6-deoxy-1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranose; 1,2:3,4-Di-O-isopropylidene-6-azido-6-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranose; 6-Azido-1,2:3,4-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-galactopyranose; 6-Azido-6-deoxy-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-galactofuranose; 6-Azido-galactose diacetonide; 6-N3-D-Galactose diacetonide; Azidodeoxy diacetone galactose
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Quality Control

Our 6-Azido-6-Deoxy-1,2:3,4-Di-o-Isopropylidene-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	-40° to -44° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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