Phenyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranoside

Phenyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranoside

Product Details

• CAS Number: 87508-18-7
• Catalog Number: A23-1047
• Molecular Formula: C19H20O5S
• Molecular Weight: 360.43 g/mol
• Purity: ≥ 98%

Description

Phenyl 4,6-O-benzylidene-1-thio-β-D-galactopyranoside is a selectively protected thiogalactoside widely used in carbohydrate chemistry. The benzylidene protecting group at the 4,6-positions enables regioselective transformations, allowing precise modification of other hydroxyl groups during multi-step synthesis.

The phenyl thioglycoside functionality at the anomeric position provides stability and controlled activation, making this compound an efficient 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 applied 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