Gal[236Bn]beta(1-4)Glc[236Bn]-beta-MP (CAS 150412-81-0)

Gal[236Bn]beta(1-4)Glc[236Bn]-beta-MP is a protected disaccharide derivative, specifically a galactose-glucose complex, with the benzyl (Bn) groups providing selective protection at hydroxyl positions 2, 3, and 6. The compound is used to model natural disaccharides while preserving the desired beta-1,4 glycosidic linkage. Its structural features, particularly the methylphenyl (MP) aglycone, make it useful in carbohydrate chemistry as a glycosyl donor or intermediate for synthesizing larger glycoconjugates. The protected nature of this disaccharide allows for controlled deprotection strategies, enabling selective functionalization at specific hydroxyl groups. In research, it is valuable for synthesizing more complex oligosaccharides that mimic naturally occurring glycans. The ability to study beta-1,4 glycosidic linkages is crucial, as this bond is common in biologically relevant polysaccharides like cellulose and glycoconjugates such as glycoproteins. Researchers utilize this disaccharide derivative to explore glycan interactions with lectins and glycosyltransferases. It provides insight into glycosylation patterns, guiding the development of carbohydrate-based probes for elucidating glycan recognition and biosynthesis processes. Its well-defined protecting group strategy and specific glycosidic linkage make it essential in studying the molecular recognition mechanisms between carbohydrates and proteins, supporting advances in glycoscience research.