4-Methylphenyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside

4-Methylphenyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside

Product Details

• CAS Number: 161007-96-1
• Catalog Number: A23-1046
• Molecular Formula: C20H22O5S
• Molecular Weight: 374.45 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

4-Methylphenyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-β-D-thiogalactopyranoside is a selectively protected thioglycoside widely used in carbohydrate chemistry. The benzylidene group at the 4,6-positions provides regioselective protection, enabling controlled functionalization at other positions during multi-step synthesis.

The 4-methylphenyl thioglycoside moiety at the anomeric position offers stability and efficient activation, making this compound a valuable glycosyl donor in oligosaccharide synthesis. Its β-D-galactopyranoside configuration supports the construction of structurally defined glycoconjugates and biologically relevant carbohydrate-based molecules.

This compound is commonly used in glycosylation reactions, oligosaccharide synthesis, and medicinal chemistry research.

Applications

• Glycosyl donor in carbohydrate synthesis
• Intermediate for regioselective protection strategies
• Building block for oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates
• Used in pharmaceutical and chemical research