Description

Deoxygalactonojirimycin Hydrochloride is a potent and selective glycosidase inhibitor, specifically targeting α-galactosidase enzymes. This high-purity biochemical is critical for research and development in glycobiology and metabolic disorder studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic developers, and academic institutions investigating lysosomal storage diseases and carbohydrate metabolism pathways.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key tool compound in glycobiology to study enzyme mechanisms and carbohydrate processing.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) intermediate in the development of therapies for Fabry disease and related disorders.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of enzyme assay kits and diagnostic tests for measuring α-galactosidase activity.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in cellular models to induce and study the effects of glycosphingolipid accumulation.
• Academic Research: A fundamental reagent for universities and research institutes exploring lysosomal function and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Deoxygalactonojirimycin Hydrochloride
CAS No.	75172-81-5
Molecular Formula	C7H14ClNO4
Molecular Weight	211.64 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Deoxygalactonojirimycin hydrochloride; DGJ hydrochloride; D-Galactostatin hydrochloride; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol hydrochloride; 1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-galactitol hydrochloride; Migalastat hydrochloride (USAN); AT1001 hydrochloride; Amigal hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Deoxygalactonojirimycin Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines to support our global clientele in pharmaceutical and life science sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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