Description

α-Galactose-(1-3)-n-Acetyllactosamine is a specialized, high-purity oligosaccharide derivative. This compound is a critical intermediate and research tool in glycobiology, enabling the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions and glycosylation pathways. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science research sectors who require precise and reliable glycosyl donors or standards for analytical and synthetic applications.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: A key substrate and intermediate for studying enzyme kinetics, specificity of glycosyltransferases, and glycan biosynthesis pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a building block for the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, potential vaccine candidates, and therapeutic agents targeting cell-surface receptors.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Serves as a critical component in the development of immunoassays and lectin-based detection systems for cancer and infectious disease biomarkers.
• Enzyme Substrate: Acts as a specific substrate for α-1,3-galactosyltransferases and other related enzymes in biochemical assays.
• Standard Reference Material: Provides a high-purity standard for HPLC, MS, and NMR analysis in quality control and method validation for carbohydrate analysis.
• Synthetic Chemistry: An advanced starting material for the chemo-enzymatic synthesis of more complex oligosaccharides and neoglycoconjugates.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Galactose-(1-3)-n-Acetyllactosamine
CAS No.	77356-46-8
Molecular Formula	C20H35NO16
Molecular Weight	545.49 g/mol
Synonyms	Galα1-3LacNAc; α-D-Galp-(1→3)-β-D-GlcpNAc-(1→3)-β-D-Galp-(1→4)-D-Glcp; N-Acetyllactosamine, O-α-D-galactopyranosyl-(1→3)-; α-Gal-(1-3)-LacNAc; 3'-O-α-D-Galactopyranosyl-N-acetyllactosamine; Blood group B trisaccharide (Galα1-3Galβ1-4GlcNAc) derivative; Oligosaccharide B antigen precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Galactose-(1-3)-n-Acetyllactosamine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
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.