Properties
Description
Allyl b-L-fucopyranoside is an allyl glycoside of β-L-fucose, soluble in polar solvents and useful for introducing an allyl handle into oligosaccharides.
Molecular Formula
C9H16O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Allyl b-L-fucopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Allyl b-L-fucopyranoside can be used as a non-hydrolyzable substrate analog to study the specificity of β-L-fucosidases.