Description

1,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-2-Azido-2-Deoxy-D-Galactopyranose is a key protected monosaccharide derivative and a versatile building block in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of the azido and acetyl protecting groups, enabling selective deprotection and further functionalization for complex oligosaccharide assembly. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly for the synthesis of glycoconjugates, glycomimetics, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical precursor in the synthesis of complex carbohydrate-based drugs, including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating vaccines, diagnostic tools, and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Glycomimetics Development: Used to develop stable carbohydrate mimics for studying biological recognition processes and drug discovery.
• Oligosaccharide Assembly: A fundamental monomer in automated and solution-phase synthesis of defined oligosaccharide sequences.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of labeled sugars for metabolic labeling and imaging studies within cells.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A standard reagent for investigating glycosylation reactions and enzymatic pathways in carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-2-Azido-2-Deoxy-D-Galactopyranose
CAS No.	84278-00-2
Molecular Formula	C14H19N3O9
Molecular Weight	373.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azido-2-deoxy-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-D-galactopyranose; 2-Azido-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose; 1,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-2-azido-2-deoxy-D-galactose; Ac4GalNAz; Tetraacetylated Galactosamine Azide; D-Galactopyranose, 2-azido-2-deoxy-, 1,3,4,6-tetraacetate
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Acetyl-2-Azido-2-Deoxy-D-Galactopyranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity, meeting the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade pharmaceutical synthesis. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label or COA. This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment after opening.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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