Description

Ethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-1-Thio-B-D-Galactopyranoside is a key thioglycoside building block extensively used in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology research. This compound is valued for its role as a glycosyl donor in the stereoselective synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. It is an essential raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology sectors developing novel therapeutics and biological probes.

Application

• Glycosylation Reagent: Acts as a crucial glycosyl donor in the synthesis of galactose-containing oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of carbohydrate-based drugs, including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Essential for creating neoglycoconjugates, glycoproteins, and glycolipids for biological studies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Serves as a precursor for enzyme substrates and labeled compounds used in diagnostic assays.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop activity-based probes and tools for studying glycosidase enzymes and carbohydrate-processing pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organic chemists and glycobiologists in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-1-Thio-B-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	55722-49-1
Molecular Formula	C16H24O9S
Molecular Weight	392.42 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 1-Thio-β-D-galactopyranoside Tetraacetate; 1-Thioethyl Tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; Ethyl Tetra-O-acetyl-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranoside; Tetra-O-acetyl-1-thioethyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; Galactose Tetraacetate Ethyl Thioglycoside; ETAG; β-D-Galactopyranoside, ethyl 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate 1-thio-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-1-Thio-B-D-Galactopyranoside is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive research and synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

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

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