Description

Methyl-4,6-Dideoxy-4,6-Difluoro-α-D-Galactopyranose is a specialized fluorinated carbohydrate derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic introduction of fluorine atoms, which can dramatically alter the biological activity, metabolic stability, and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs, glycoconjugates, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated nucleoside analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the synthesis of modified sugars to study carbohydrate-protein interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Probe & Diagnostic Agent Development: Incorporated into molecular probes, such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography) tracers, leveraging fluorine-18 for imaging applications.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for creating fluorinated glycomimetics to enhance drug stability, bioavailability, and target specificity.
• Chemical Biology: Employed to introduce stable isotopic or fluorinated labels into complex carbohydrates for metabolic pathway studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-4,6-Dideoxy-4,6-Difluoro-α-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	79291-95-5
Molecular Formula	C7H11F2O4
Molecular Weight	197.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4,6-Dideoxy-4,6-difluoro-α-D-galactopyranoside; 4,6-Dideoxy-4,6-difluoro-α-D-galactopyranose methyl glycoside; Methyl α-D-4,6-dideoxy-4,6-difluorogalactopyranoside; 1-O-Methyl-4,6-dideoxy-4,6-difluoro-α-D-galactopyranose; α-Methyl 4,6-difluorogalactoside; 4,6-Difluoro-4,6-dideoxy-α-D-galactopyranose methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl-4,6-Dideoxy-4,6-Difluoro-α-D-Galactopyranose is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ISO standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider keeping the material under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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