Properties
Description
6-Deoxy-β-L-Galactopyranosyl azide (β-L-fucopyranosyl azide) is an L-fucose derivative with an azido group at the anomeric position, soluble in polar solvents and a glycosyl donor for synthesizing N-linked glycans containing L-fucose.
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO4
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
6-Deoxy-β-L-Galactopyranosyl azide is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
6-Deoxy-β-L-Galactopyranosyl azide can be employed in click chemistry for the synthesis of L-fucose containing glycans with specific linkages.
