Description

Methyl 2,3-Dibenzoyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside is a sophisticated, protected galactose derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a chemically defined scaffold for the stereoselective synthesis of complex carbohydrates, glycoconjugates, and bioactive molecules. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and specialized fine chemical manufacturing where precise glycosylation and molecular assembly are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected galactosyl donor or acceptor for constructing oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates with specific stereochemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of labeled sugars and molecular probes to study carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a chiral template for creating advanced, biologically active compounds with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties.
• Academic & Process Development: A valuable reagent for methodology development in synthetic organic chemistry and for scaling up routes to complex natural products.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2,3-Dibenzoyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	53598-03-1
Molecular Formula	C28H26O8
Molecular Weight	490.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3-di-O-benzoyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-β-D-galactopyranoside; Methyl 4,6-O-Benzylidene-2,3-di-O-benzoyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; β-D-Galactopyranoside, methyl 2,3-dibenzoate 4,6-(phenylmethylene) acetal; Galactose derivative, protected; Benzylidene-protected galactoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2,3-Dibenzoyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 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
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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