Description

2,3,4,6-Tetrakis-o-(Phenylmethyl)-D-Galactonic Acid D-Lactone is a protected lactone derivative of D-galactonic acid, serving as a crucial chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile, stereochemically defined scaffold for constructing complex carbohydrate mimetics and pharmaceutical agents. This high-purity compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, specialty chemical synthesis, and academic research, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in antiviral, anticancer, and glycosidase inhibitor research.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a protected precursor for the preparation of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a starting material or auxiliary in stereoselective reactions to introduce chiral centers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the development of molecular probes to study glycosylation processes and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Specialty Fine Chemicals: Intermediate for producing high-value, low-volume chemicals for research and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,6-Tetrakis-o-(Phenylmethyl)-D-Galactonic Acid D-Lactone
CAS No.	82598-84-3
Molecular Formula	C34H32O6
Molecular Weight	536.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-D-galactono-1,5-lactone; D-Galactonic acid, 2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-(phenylmethyl)-, 1,5-lactone; Tetra-O-benzyl-D-galactonolactone; 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-D-galactono-γ-lactone; 1,5-Lactone of 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-D-galactonic acid; Benzylated D-galactonolactone; Protected D-galactonolactone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,6-Tetrakis-o-(Phenylmethyl)-D-Galactonic Acid D-Lactone is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current industry best practices, with rigorous in-process and final release testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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