Properties
Description
α-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate is a fully acetylated derivative of α-D-galactosamine, soluble in organic solvents and used as a protected amino sugar in chemical synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C16H23NO10
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
α-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
α-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate can serve as a protected amino sugar for the synthesis of glycoconjugates and probes targeting galactose-specific interactions.