Properties
Description
1-Deoxy-1-azido-β-D-maltose is a disaccharide composed of a glucose and a 1-azido-1-deoxyglucose unit linked via a β(1→4) bond, expected to be soluble in polar solvents and useful for labeling studies or as a substrate for specific glycosidases.
Molecular Formula
C12H21NO10
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1-Deoxy-1-azido-β-D-maltose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
1-Deoxy-1-azido-β-D-maltose can serve as a non-hydrolyzable analog of maltose to probe the binding sites of maltose-recognizing proteins.
