Description

2-o-(A-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-Galactose is a specialized disaccharide sugar derivative, also known as a galactosylglucose, with the CAS registry number 7368-73-2. This compound is valued for its role as a biochemical intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and analytical applications. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and biotechnology companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology, and the synthesis of complex biomolecules.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Serves as a critical intermediate or substrate in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a building block or reference standard in the synthesis of novel glycoconjugates, prodrugs, or complex carbohydrates with therapeutic potential.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC) and mass spectrometry for method development, calibration, and quality control in analytical laboratories.
• Glycobiology Studies: Essential for researching cell-surface interactions, signal transduction, and the role of specific glycosidic linkages in biological systems.
• Enzymology: Acts as a specific substrate for studying the activity, kinetics, and inhibition of glycosyltransferases, glycosidases, and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its properties as a potential prebiotic or low-digestibility carbohydrate in specialized nutritional formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-o-(A-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-Galactose
CAS No.	7368-73-2
Molecular Formula	C12H22O11
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-galactose; α-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-D-galactose; D-Galactose, 2-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-; 1,2-α-D-Glucosylgalactose; Galactosyl-α-1,2-glucose; 2-O-(α-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-galactopyranose; 7368-73-2; α-Glucosyl-(1→2)-galactose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-o-(A-D-Glucopyranosyl)-D-Galactose is produced and analyzed under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or development specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity biochemical standards.

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); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Microbial Limits	To customer specification

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