Benzyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside

Chemical Name:   Benzyl 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside

Catalogue Number:   B212520

Synonyms:   Phenylmethyl 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside; Benzyl N-Acetyl-α-D-galactosaminide;

CAS Number:   3554-93-6

Possible CAS Number:   NA

Mol. Formula:   C15H21NO6

Appearance:   White to Off-White Solid

Melting Point:   >183°C (dec.)

Mol. Weight:   311.33

Storage:   Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

Stability:   Hygroscopic

Solubility:   DMSO, Ethanol, Methanol

Boiling Point:   No Data Available

Category:   Carbohydrates & Derivatives

Applications:   A substrate for N-acetyl-?-D-glucosaminyltransferase. Also an inhibitor of 1-?-3-galctotransferase. Blocks the apical biosynthetic pathway in polarized HT-29 cells.

References:   Delacour, D., et al.: J. Cell Biol., 169, 491 (2005), Suzuki, O., et al.: Int. J. Oncol., 26, 1063 (2005),