Description

3-o-(4-o-[3-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-Galactopyranosyl]-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-Galactopyranose is a complex, high-purity oligosaccharide of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and development. This compound matters as a specialized carbohydrate building block for studying glycan structures and their biological functions. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and diagnostic manufacturers working in areas such as glycobiology, vaccine development, and the synthesis of bioactive molecules.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or substrate for studying enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate-protein interactions, and cell signaling pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference compound in the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates for therapeutic applications.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the production of specific ligands or probes for diagnostic assays targeting carbohydrate antigens.
• Enzymology Studies: Acts as a substrate for galactosidases and other glycosyl hydrolases to investigate enzyme specificity and mechanism.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its potential prebiotic properties and interactions with gut microbiota.
• Biochemical Standard: Provides a high-purity reference material for analytical method development and quality control in carbohydrate analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-(4-o-[3-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-Galactopyranosyl]-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	56038-38-1
Molecular Formula	C24H42O21
Molecular Weight	666.58 g/mol
Synonyms	α-D-Galp-(1→3)-[β-D-Galp-(1→4)]-α-D-Galp-(1→3)-D-Galp; Tetragalactose; 3-O-(4-O-[3-O-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl]-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-D-galactopyranose; Galactotetraose; D-Galactose, 3-O-(4-O-(3-O-α-D-galactopyranosyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-; Linear Tetrasaccharide Galactose Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-o-(4-o-[3-o-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-β-D-Galactopyranosyl]-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-Galactopyranose is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. All materials are accompanied by comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. Avoid exposure to excessive heat and humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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