Properties
Description
β-Methyl 6-deoxy-D-galactopyranoside is a methyl glycoside of 6-deoxygalactose, soluble in polar solvents and found in some glycoconjugates.
Molecular Formula
C7H14O5
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
β-Methyl 6-deoxy-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
β-Methyl 6-deoxy-D-galactopyranoside is a methyl glycoside of L-fucose, used to study fucosidases.