Description

2-[(2-Azidoacetyl)Amino]-2-Deoxy-D-Galactose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative featuring an azidoacetyl functional group. This compound is a critical building block in chemical biology and glycochemistry, enabling the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates and probes via bioorthogonal click chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in carbohydrate-based drug discovery, vaccine development, and the study of glycosylation processes.

Application

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: A key intermediate for the preparation of azide-labeled glycoproteins, glycolipids, and neoglycoconjugates.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to create metabolic labeling probes for studying galactose metabolism and cell-surface glycan expression through click chemistry reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of carbohydrate-based vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutic agents.
• Material Science: Can be incorporated into functionalized polymers or surfaces to create bioactive materials with specific carbohydrate recognition properties.
• Enzyme Substrate Studies: Acts as a modified substrate for glycosyltransferases and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes to investigate mechanism and inhibition.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(2-Azidoacetyl)Amino]-2-Deoxy-D-Galactose
CAS No.	869186-83-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14N4O6
Molecular Weight	262.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidoacetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactose; N-Azidoacetyl-D-galactosamine; GalNAz; 2-Deoxy-2-[(2-azidoacetamido)]-D-galactopyranose; Azidoacetylgalactosamine; N-(Azidoacetyl)-D-galactosamine; 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-D-galactose azido derivative; Peracetylated GalNAz (precursor form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-[(2-Azidoacetyl)Amino]-2-Deoxy-D-Galactose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with research-grade standards and can provide material for method development and scale-up projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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