Properties
Description
Methyl 6-azido-6-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside is a 6-azido-6-deoxy derivative of methyl α-D-galactoside, soluble in polar solvents and useful for introducing an azide handle into glycoconjugates.
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Methyl 6-azido-6-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Methyl 6-azido-6-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside can be used to introduce azide functionality into galactose-containing glycans for bioconjugation.