Properties
Description
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranose is a peracetylated galactose derivative, soluble in organic solvents and used as a starting material in glycosylation reactions involving galactose.
Molecular Formula
C14H20O10
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranose is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranose is a protected form of α-D-galactose commonly used as a starting material in glycosylation reactions.
