Properties
Description
2,3,4,5,6-Penta-O-acetyl-D-galactonitrile is a peracetylated galactonic acid nitrile, soluble in organic solvents and a chiral building block.
Molecular Formula
C16H21NO10
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,3,4,5,6-Penta-O-acetyl-D-galactonitrile is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2,3,4,5,6-Penta-O-acetyl-D-galactonitrile can be used as a precursor for synthesizing modified galactose derivatives with a nitrile group.