Description

Methyl Tetra-o-Benzoyl-A-Galactopyranoside is a key protected carbohydrate intermediate, specifically a fully benzoylated methyl galactoside derivative. This compound is essential for synthetic chemists as it provides a stable, non-participating protecting group configuration for the galactose sugar moiety, enabling precise stereocontrol in glycosylation reactions. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and novel pharmaceuticals within the life sciences sector.

Application

• Glycoscience Research: Serves as a critical building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the development of carbohydrate-based drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic agents.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A precursor for creating glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other biologically active conjugates.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of labeled sugar analogs for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosidase and glycosyltransferase enzymes in mechanistic studies.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of advanced biomaterials and carbohydrate-based polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Tetra-o-Benzoyl-A-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	6605-40-9
Molecular Formula	C35H30O10
Molecular Weight	610.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzoyl-α-D-galactopyranoside; Methyl α-D-Galactopyranoside Tetrabenzoate; 1-O-Methyl-2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzoyl-α-D-galactopyranose; α-Methyl Galactoside Tetrabenzoate; Galactose Tetrabenzoate Methyl Glycoside; Tetra-O-benzoyl-α-methyl-D-galactopyranoside; Methyl α-D-Galactoside 2,3,4,6-Tetrabenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl Tetra-o-Benzoyl-A-Galactopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support customer audits and can provide material for qualification under cGMP guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.