Properties
Description
β-D-Galactopyranosylamine is a galactose derivative with an amine group at the anomeric carbon, water-soluble and potentially useful as a ligand for carbohydrate-binding proteins or in the synthesis of glycoconjugates.
Molecular Formula
C6H13NO5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-D-Galactopyranosylamine is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-D-Galactopyranosylamine, a glycosylamine, can be utilized to create stable neoglycoconjugates for studying lectin-carbohydrate interactions.