N-Diphenylmethylene-O-(2,3,6,2′,3′,4′,6′-hepta-O-acetyl-β-D-lactosyl)-L-serine, Benzyl Ester (CAS 337903-59-0)

N-Diphenylmethylene-O-(2,3,6,2′,3′,4′,6′-hepta-O-acetyl-β-D-lactosyl)-L-serine, Benzyl Ester is a compound extensively employed in glycobiology research due to its role as a versatile glycosylation reagent. Its mechanism of action involves its capability to act as a glycosyl donor, facilitating the transfer of the lactosyl moiety onto various acceptor molecules, including amino acids and peptides. This chemical enables the synthesis of complex glycopeptides and glycoproteins, mimicking naturally occurring glycosylation processes. Researchers utilize it to study the structure-function relationships of glycoproteins, investigate glycan-mediated interactions, and develop glycosylation strategies for protein engineering. Additionally, N-Diphenylmethylene-O-(2,3,6,2′,3′,4′,6′-hepta-O-acetyl-β-D-lactosyl)-L-serine, Benzyl Ester serves as a valuable tool in the synthesis of glycan arrays for high-throughput screening of carbohydrate-protein interactions. Its versatility, efficiency, and compatibility with various synthetic protocols make it an indispensable reagent in glycobiology research, enabling the exploration of complex glycan structures and their biological functions.