UDP-6-azido-6-doexy-GalNAc.2Na
UDP-6-N3-GalNAc.2Na
Formula: C17H24N6Na2O16P2
CAS: 1202854-87-2
MW: 676.65
Purity: min 98% by HPLC
UDP-6-azido-6-deoxy-GalNAc.2Na is a synthetic nucleotide sugar analogue. It consists of a modified UDP-GalNAc (uridine diphosphate N-acetylgalactosamine) molecule where the 6th position of the sugar has been substituted with an azido group (-N₃) and a sodium counterion for stability.
### Key Features:
– **UDP-GalNAc Analogue**: UDP-GalNAc is a donor substrate involved in glycosylation, particularly in the biosynthesis of O-linked glycoproteins.
– **Azido Modification**: The azido group at the 6th position is chemically reactive, allowing for bioorthogonal chemistry, particularly in click chemistry reactions. This makes it useful for tracking and labeling glycoconjugates in biological studies.
– **Applications**: Commonly used in glycoengineering, metabolic labeling, and studying glycosylation pathways. The azido group allows for subsequent functionalization, making it ideal for research in glycomics and drug development.
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