Description

β-L-Galactopyranosyl Azide, 6-Deoxy- is a specialized carbohydrate derivative featuring an azide functional group. This compound is a valuable synthetic intermediate, primarily used in click chemistry reactions, such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), for the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical synthesis sectors who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery, glycoconjugate synthesis, and materials science applications.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key building block for CuAAC reactions to create triazole-linked glycoconjugates and bioconjugates.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the synthesis of novel glycomimetics, glycodendrimers, and carbohydrate-based probes for studying biological recognition processes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, including carbohydrate-based drugs and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Bioconjugation: Enables the site-specific labeling of proteins, antibodies, and other biomolecules with fluorescent tags, polymers, or other functional moieties.
• Materials Science: Used to functionalize surfaces and polymers with carbohydrate motifs for creating bioactive materials and sensors.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) and the development of chemical probes to investigate enzyme function.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-L-Galactopyranosyl Azide, 6-Deoxy-
CAS No.	66347-26-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11N3O4
Molecular Weight	189.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Deoxy-β-L-galactopyranosyl azide; 6-Deoxy-β-L-galactosyl azide; 6-Deoxy-β-L-galactopyranoside, azide; 1-Azido-1,6-dideoxy-β-L-galactopyranose; β-L-6-Deoxygalactopyranosyl azide; Azido-6-deoxy-β-L-galactopyranose; 6-Deoxy-β-L-galactose azide
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Quality Control

Our β-L-Galactopyranosyl Azide, 6-Deoxy- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for your quality assurance records.

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 compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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