Properties
Description
Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside is a perbenzylated methyl galactoside, soluble in organic solvents and a key intermediate in oligosaccharide synthesis.
Molecular Formula
C35H38O6
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-galactopyranoside can be used as a protected methyl galactoside for stereoselective glycosylation reactions.