Description

2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-D-Glucopyranose is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, specifically a fucosylated N-acetylglucosamine disaccharide. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmaceutical research due to its role as a structural motif in glycoproteins and glycolipids. It serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for scientists in glycobiology, immunology, and drug discovery, enabling the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions and glycosylation processes.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key intermediate and building block for synthesizing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates to study glycan function.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a reference standard and starting material for developing glycan-based therapeutics, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Employed as a specific substrate for studying the activity and inhibition of glycosyltransferases, glycosidases, and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Biochemical Assays: Utilized in the development of assays to probe lectin-carbohydrate interactions and cell surface recognition events.
• Standards and Calibration: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for HPLC, MS, and NMR in quality control and research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	76211-71-7
Molecular Formula	C14H25NO10
Molecular Weight	367.35 g/mol
Synonyms	4-O-(α-L-Fucopyranosyl)-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; Fuc-α(1-4)-GlcNAc; α-L-Fuc-(1→4)-D-GlcNAc; N-Acetyl-4-O-(α-L-fucopyranosyl)-D-glucosamine; Lewis a trisaccharide precursor; 4-O-(α-L-Fucopyranosyl)-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4-O-α-L-fucopyranosyl-D-glucose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-4-o-(A-L-Fucopyranosyl)-D-Glucopyranose is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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