Description

2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-B-D-Thiogalactopyranose is a key thioglycoside building block and glycosyl donor extensively used in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology research. Its primary value lies in its role as a protected, activated galactose derivative, enabling the stereoselective synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. This high-purity intermediate is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in the development of glycomimetic drugs, diagnostic tools, and novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Glycosylation Reactions: Acts as a crucial glycosyl donor in the synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block for the development of glycomimetic drugs targeting various diseases.
• Bioconjugation: Used in the preparation of glycoconjugates for vaccine development and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Essential for creating labeled sugar analogs and activity-based probes to study glycosidase enzymes and carbohydrate-processing pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of reagents for diagnostic assays and biosensors.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A fundamental reagent for synthetic chemists and glycobiologists in both university and corporate R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-B-D-Thiogalactopyranose
CAS No.	50615-66-2
Molecular Formula	C14H20O9S
Molecular Weight	364.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranose; 1-Thio-β-D-galactopyranose tetraacetate; Tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranose; β-D-Galactopyranose, 1-thio-, tetraacetate; Acetylated thiogalactose; Galactose tetraacetate thio-glycoside; Phenyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranoside (related compound); TGPA
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-B-D-Thiogalactopyranose is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients in pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specific range available on COA
Specific Rotation	Specific range available on COA
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.