2, 3, 6, 2′, 3′, 4′, 6′-Hepta-O-benzoyl-D-lactose

2,3,6,2′,3′,4′,6′-Hepta-O-benzoyl-D-lactose is a custom synthesis that can be modified in a variety of ways. It has a high degree of fluorination and methylation to provide protection against degradation by enzymes. The monosaccharide units are synthesized and then assembled into oligosaccharides with glycosylations. Modifications can include glycosylation at any position on the molecule as well as the addition of complex carbohydrates. 2,3,6,2′,3′,4′,6′-Hepta-O-benzoyl-D-lactose is an example of a polysaccharide consisting of glucose units with other hexoses such as galactose or mannose.