Properties
Description
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl chloride is a peracetylated galactose derivative with a chloride at the anomeric position, soluble in organic solvents and a widely used glycosyl donor in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C14H19ClO9
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-galactopyranosyl chloride 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-galactopyranosyl chloride is a glycosyl donor used in the stereoselective synthesis of galactosides.