Description

2-Azido-2-Deoxy-D-Galacturonate 1,3,4-Triacetate Methyl Ester is a specialized, high-purity carbohydrate derivative used as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. This compound is valued for its reactive azido and ester functional groups, enabling precise chemical modifications in complex molecular assembly. It is primarily required by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams working on glycobiology, carbohydrate-based drug discovery, and the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors or labeled probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzyme mechanisms, and metabolic pathways involving galacturonic acid derivatives.
• Chemical Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for "click chemistry" applications via its azide group, facilitating the creation of fluorescently labeled or biotinylated probes for biological imaging and detection.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in method development and exploratory synthesis for new chemical entities within medicinal chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry programs.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in laboratories producing or analyzing similar carbohydrate compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azido-2-Deoxy-D-Galacturonate 1,3,4-Triacetate Methyl Ester
CAS No.	81997-92-4
Molecular Formula	C15H19N3O11
Molecular Weight	417.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-azido-2-deoxy-1,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-α/β-D-galactopyranosid)uronate; Methyl 2-azido-2-deoxy-1,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-D-galactopyranosiduronate; 2-Azido-2-deoxy-1,3,4-tri-O-acetyl-D-galacturonic acid methyl ester; 2-Azido-2-deoxy-D-galacturonic acid 1,3,4-triacetate methyl ester; Galacturonic acid derivative, 2-azido-2-deoxy-, methyl ester triacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Azido-2-Deoxy-D-Galacturonate 1,3,4-Triacetate Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and spectroscopic data is provided with every shipment.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere if prolonged exposure is anticipated to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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