Description

2-o-(2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-Galactose is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, specifically a disaccharide containing a galactose unit linked to an N-acetylgalactosamine residue. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a structural motif in glycoproteins and glycolipids. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for scientists in glycobiology, medicinal chemistry, and diagnostic development, enabling the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions and glycosylation processes.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key intermediate or substrate in enzymatic studies to investigate glycosyltransferase and glycosidase activities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block or reference standard in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugate vaccines and therapeutic agents.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Employed in the production of calibration standards and reagents for diagnostic kits targeting specific carbohydrate antigens.
• Biochemical Tool: Acts as a ligand or inhibitor in studies of lectin-carbohydrate binding, aiding in the understanding of cell signaling and recognition processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Provides a pure, well-defined compound for method development in analytical techniques like HPLC and mass spectrometry for glycan analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-o-(2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-α-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-Galactose
CAS No.	503551-82-4
Molecular Formula	C14H25NO11
Molecular Weight	383.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Galβ1-3GalNAc; D-Galactose, 2-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranosyl)-; α-D-GalNAc-(1→3)-D-Galactose; 2-O-(N-Acetyl-α-D-galactosaminyl)-D-galactose; T-Antigen Disaccharide (α-anomer); Gal-α-1,3-GalNAc; 3-O-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-N-acetyl-D-galactosamine (α-linked isomer); Contact for details on EINECS

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material suitable for research and development use, with a focus on high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available upon request. Quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and biotechnology research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions or storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

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

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