Properties
Description
Benzyl α-D-galactopyranoside is a benzyl glycoside of α-D-galactose, soluble in polar organic solvents and a useful intermediate in carbohydrate synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C13H18O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Benzyl α-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Benzyl α-D-galactopyranoside can serve as a protected galactose derivative for the synthesis of galactose-containing oligosaccharides with a benzyl aglycon.