Description

Methyl 3-o-Benzyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside is a key protected galactose derivative used as a sophisticated building block in synthetic organic chemistry. This compound is specifically engineered to provide selective reactivity at the anomeric center while protecting other hydroxyl groups, enabling precise glycosylation reactions. It is an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Glycoscience Research: A fundamental precursor for the study and synthesis of galactose-containing oligosaccharides and glycans.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block in the development of carbohydrate-based drugs, vaccines, and diagnostic agents.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Used to create well-defined glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other biologically active conjugates.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing labeled or modified sugars used to study biological recognition processes.
• Enzyme Substrate Development: Employed in the design and testing of glycosidase and glycosyltransferase enzyme inhibitors or substrates.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for creating novel bio-based polymers and smart materials with specific carbohydrate functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-o-Benzyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside
CAS No.	94062-87-0
Molecular Formula	C21H24O6
Molecular Weight	372.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-O-Benzyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-β-D-galactopyranoside; Methyl 3-O-benzyl-4,6-O-(phenylmethylene)-β-D-galactopyranoside; β-D-Galactopyranoside, methyl 3-O-benzyl-4,6-O-(phenylmethylene)-; 3-O-Benzyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-methyl-β-D-galactopyranoside; Galactose Derivative CAS 94062-87-0; Protected Methyl Galactoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-o-Benzyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene-β-D-Galactopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and development 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	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.