Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside (CAS 3396-99-4)
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Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside is a chemical compound used as a reference in carbohydrate chemistry and as a substrate in enzymatic studies. The compound serves as a model to understand the stereochemistry and reactivity of glycosidic bonds in sugars, due to its α-anomeric configuration. In enzymology, Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside is frequently employed to probe the specificity and activity of glycoside hydrolases, such as α-galactosidases, which are enzymes that catalyze the cleavage of α-galactosidic linkages. The compound is also useful in the study of glycosylation processes, where it can act as a donor molecule in the synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. Additionally, researchers utilize Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside in the development of chromatographic techniques for the separation and analysis of carbohydrates. Its role in the synthesis of glycomimetics, molecules that mimic the structure of sugars, is another aspect of research, contributing to the understanding of carbohydrate-protein interactions.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside, 5 g | sc-221923B | 5 g | $80.00 | |||
Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside, 25 g | sc-221923 | 25 g | $287.00 | |||
Methyl α-D-galactopyranoside, 100 g | sc-221923A | 100 g | $865.00 |