Description

Methyl-L-Fucopyranoside CAS NO 65310-00-1 is a high-purity methyl glycoside derivative of L-fucose, a deoxy sugar of significant biochemical interest. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and biochemical tool in advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications ranging from glycobiology studies to the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard, substrate, or intermediate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations involving fucose.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Bioconjugate Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of glycoconjugates, glycoproteins, and labeled probes for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Studies: Acts as a substrate analog for studying fucosidase and fucosyltransferase enzymes, aiding in inhibitor design.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: A fundamental starting material for the chemical and chemoenzymatic synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Nutritional Science Research: Used in studies related to human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and gut microbiota interactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl-L-Fucopyranoside
CAS No.	65310-00-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl α-L-fucopyranoside; Methyl α-L-fucoside; 6-Deoxy-α-L-galactopyranoside methyl; α-L-Fucopyranoside, methyl; L-(-)-Fucose methyl glycoside; Methyl-α-L-6-deoxygalactopyranoside; α-Methyl-L-fucopyranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl-L-Fucopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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