Benzyl β-D-Lactoside Heptaacetate (CAS 67310-53-6)

Benzyl β-D-lactoside heptaacetate is a chemical compound widely employed in carbohydrate chemistry research for its utility as a protecting group for the lactoside moiety. In carbohydrate synthesis, protecting groups are crucial for selectively modifying specific functional groups while preventing undesired reactions elsewhere in the molecule. Benzyl β-D-lactoside heptaacetate serves as an acetylating agent, allowing the temporary masking of the hydroxyl groups on the lactoside ring. This protection strategy enables chemists to carry out regioselective reactions at other hydroxyl groups within the carbohydrate molecule, facilitating the synthesis of complex glycosides and glycoconjugates. Additionally, this compound finds applications in the preparation of carbohydrate-based materials, such as glycosylated polymers and nanoparticles, for use in various research fields including drug delivery, biomaterials science, and bioconjugation chemistry. Its versatility as a protecting group in carbohydrate synthesis and its role in the construction of glycan structures make benzyl β-D-lactoside heptaacetate a valuable tool for advancing our understanding of carbohydrate biology and for developing innovative materials with diverse applications in research and technology.