Description

4-Azido-4-Deoxy-D-Galactose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative where the 4-hydroxyl group is replaced by an azido functionality. This compound is a crucial synthetic intermediate and biochemical tool, valued for its role in bioorthogonal chemistry via the Staudinger-Bertozzi ligation or copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors for applications in glycobiology, drug discovery, and the development of novel diagnostics and therapeutics.

Application

• Glycobiology Research: Used as a metabolic precursor for labeling and imaging cell-surface glycans.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing azide-tagged sugars to study carbohydrate-mediated biological processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors or glycomimetic drug candidates.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the site-specific attachment of biomolecules (e.g., proteins, antibodies) to drugs, dyes, or solid supports via click chemistry.
• Material Science: Used to functionalize surfaces or polymers with bioactive carbohydrate motifs.
• Diagnostic Development: Incorporated into the design of diagnostic assays and sensors that leverage specific carbohydrate-lectin interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Azido-4-Deoxy-D-Galactose
CAS No.	94885-19-5
Molecular Formula	C6H11N3O5
Molecular Weight	205.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Azido-4-deoxy-D-galactopyranose; 4-Azido-4-deoxygalactose; D-Galactose, 4-azido-4-deoxy-; 4-Azido-galactose; 4-N3-Gal; 4-Deoxy-4-azido-D-galactose; 4-Azido-4-deoxy-D-galactopyranoside (parent compound name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 4-Azido-4-Deoxy-D-Galactose in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible. Keep container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment.

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.