Properties
Description
1,2:3,4-Di-O-isopropylidene-6-thio-α-D-galactopyranose is a protected galactose derivative with two isopropylidene groups and a thiol group at C6, soluble in organic solvents and useful for introducing sulfur functionality into carbohydrates.
Molecular Formula
C12H20O5S
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
1,2:3,4-Di-O-isopropylidene-6-thio-α-D-galactopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
1,2:3,4-Di-O-isopropylidene-6-thio-α-D-galactopyranose is a sulfur-containing sugar derivative used to create modified glycosidic linkages.
