Properties
Description
Methyl 6-O-(4-toluenesulfonyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside is a methyl galactoside derivative with a tosyl group at C6, soluble in polar organic solvents and an intermediate for C6 modifications.
Molecular Formula
C14H20O8S
Source
Chemical synthesis
Solubility
Methyl 6-O-(4-toluenesulfonyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside is soluble in water and organic solvents such as DCM, DMF, and DMSO.
Identity
Confirmed by MS/NMR.
Applications
Methyl 6-O-(4-toluenesulfonyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside is a galactose derivative with a tosylate leaving group at C-6 for further modification.