Description

1,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-α-D-Galactopyranose is a key fluorinated carbohydrate building block, essential for the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for introducing fluorine into sugar moieties, a modification known to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability in pharmaceutical compounds. This high-purity intermediate is critically needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel diagnostics, enzyme inhibitors, and targeted therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated nucleosides, glycoconjugates, and enzyme inhibitors for drug discovery and development.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a building block for constructing fluorinated oligosaccharides and glycoproteins to study carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Diagnostic Agent Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for developing Fluorine-18 (18F) labeled radiopharmaceuticals and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Enables the creation of fluorinated sugar analogs used as metabolic probes to investigate cellular processes and glycosylation.
• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor Development: Utilized to synthesize specific substrates or inhibitors for glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-α-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	83697-45-4
Molecular Formula	C14H19FO9
Molecular Weight	350.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranose; 1,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-α-D-galactopyranose; 2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactose; α-D-2-Fluoro-2-deoxygalactopyranose tetraacetate; Tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-2-fluoro-α-D-galactopyranose; 2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-galactose tetraacetate; Galactose, 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-, 1,3,4,6-tetraacetate, α-D-
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-2-Deoxy-2-Fluoro-α-D-Galactopyranose is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and desiccated to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]D20	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.