Benzyl 2-O-[2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl]-α-D-mannopyranoside (CAS 436853-00-8)

Benzyl 2-O-[2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl]-α-D-mannopyranoside is a synthetic disaccharide designed for use in complex carbohydrate research, particularly in understanding the subtleties of sugar interactions that play critical roles in biological systems. This molecule consists of a mannose and a glucose derivative linked together, where the glucose unit is modified by the addition of an acetylamino group at the 2 position, replacing the hydroxyl group and rendering the sugar non-reducing. This modification significantly alters the chemical properties of the glucose unit, including its reactivity and interaction with other biomolecules. The benzyl group attached to the mannose protects the glycosidic linkage during synthetic manipulations, preventing degradation or unwanted side reactions. This chemical serves as an important tool in the study of glycosidic bonding and enzymatic processes that involve the breakdown and synthesis of carbohydrates. By providing insights into how different glycosidic linkages affect the stability and biological activity of carbohydrates, researchers can better understand the structural basis of carbohydrate function in biological recognition and signaling. This, in turn, aids in the exploration of complex carbohydrate structures and their synthetic analogs for various applications in biochemical research and materials science.