Benzyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-(4′-methoxybenzylidene)-3-O-(2′,3′,4′,6′-tetra- O-acetyl--D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside (CAS 121785-18-0)

Benzyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-4,6-O-(4′-methoxybenzylidene)-3-O-(2′,3′,4′,6′-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside is a sophisticated synthetic glycoside, complexly designed for advanced research in carbohydrate chemistry. This compound features two galactose units, each heavily modified with protective groups such as acetyl and methoxybenzylidene, making it particularly useful for studies on glycosidic bond formation and the protective strategies used in glycosylation reactions. The acetamido group at the second position introduces a functional handle that alters reactivity and interaction, facilitating the exploration of nitrogen-containing saccharides in oligosaccharide assembly. This glycoside is utilized primarily in synthetic organic chemistry for creating complex glycostructures, instrumental in developing new synthetic methodologies. By enabling controlled modifications and deprotections, it allows researchers to systematically study the impact of various substituents on glycosidic linkage stability and reactivity, thereby providing deep insights into the mechanisms of glycosylation. This is crucial not only for advancing the synthesis of biologically relevant glycoconjugates but also for exploring potential applications in areas like biomaterials science and nanotechnology, where sugar-based structures play a critical role.