Description

2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-β-D-Galactopyranosyl Cyanide is a key glycosyl donor and protected carbohydrate intermediate used in sophisticated organic synthesis. This compound matters because it provides a reactive anomeric center for the stereoselective construction of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries developing novel therapeutics, diagnostic tools, and advanced biomaterials.

Application

• Glycosylation Reactions: Acts as a crucial glycosyl donor for the synthesis of β-linked galactosides and complex oligosaccharides.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly in oncology and metabolic disease research.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Used in the preparation of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other biologically active glycoconjugates for drug discovery and vaccine development.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial research exploring enzyme mechanisms, cell-surface interactions, and carbohydrate-based drug design.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Employed in the manufacture of labeled sugars and probes for diagnostic assays and imaging studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral synthon for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-β-D-Galactopyranosyl Cyanide
CAS No.	52443-07-9
Molecular Formula	C15H19NO9
Molecular Weight	357.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl cyanide; 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl cyanide; β-D-Galactopyranosyl cyanide, 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate; Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl cyanide; Acetylated Galactosyl Cyanide; Galactose Tetraacetate Cyanohydrin; 1-Cyano-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-β-D-Galactopyranosyl Cyanide is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated research and development.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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