GalNAc
β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate
Quick view. β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate is 1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl, N-acetyl beta-D-galactosamine, identified by CAS 3006-60-8. CAS 3006-60-8. Catalog target purity: ≥98%. Availability: Inquiry only — contact BX Lab to confirm current availability.
Product profile
β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate is classified as galnac (Formula C16H23NO10; molecular weight 389.36).
β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate provides a reactive functional group for conjugation, immobilization or linker-extension studies.
For β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate, functional handles may require orthogonal protection, pH control and rapid purification to avoid hydrolysis, oxidation or cross-reaction.
Names and search terms
Confirmed or normalized name variants
- 2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-beta-D-galactopyranose 1,3,4,6-tetraacetate
- 2-Acetamido-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-beta-D-galactopyranose
Useful catalog search terms
- CAS 3006-60-8
- OVPIZHVSWNOZMN-IBEHDNSVSA-N
Physicochemical data
| Systematic name | 2-Acetamido-1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-beta-D-galactopyranose |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | OVPIZHVSWNOZMN-IBEHDNSVSA-N |
| Chemical form | 1,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl, N-acetyl beta-D-galactosamine |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H23NO10/c1-7(18)17-13-15(25-10(4)21)14(24-9(3)20)12(6-23-8(2)19)27-16(13)26-11(5)22/h12-16H,6H2,1-5H3,(H,17,18)/t12-,13-,14+,15-,16-/m1/s1 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)N[C@@H]1[C@H]([C@H]([C@H](O[C@H]1OC(=O)C)COC(=O)C)OC(=O)C)OC(=O)C |
| PubChem CID | 6547253 |
Release documentation
The current specification defines the analytical method and acceptance criteria; the released lot result is reported on the CoA.
Additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation can be agreed during technical review where available.
Product-specific evaluation notes
Potential advantages
- Reactive handles make the product adaptable across dye-labeling, surface-coupling and ligand-conjugation workflows.
- A defined GalNAc intermediate helps decouple ligand-linker optimization from sequence optimization.
Method limitations
- Functional handles may require orthogonal protection, pH control and rapid purification to avoid hydrolysis, oxidation or cross-reaction.
- In-vitro affinity and in-vivo delivery behavior may diverge; valency, linker length and conjugation site need empirical confirmation.
These points describe β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate or its named chemical feature. Broader product-family guidance is maintained on the category page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the package size for β-D-Galactosamine pentaacetate be customized?
Yes. Share the initial quantity, expected future scale, delivery timeline and packaging preference for review.
What information should be included in a quote request?
Quote catalog number BX-GALN-0013 and CAS 3006-60-8, the intended research workflow, required quantity and any additional HPLC, MS or NMR documentation needed.
Product-family literature
These publications provide peer-reviewed context for the GalNAc product family and its named chemistry. They are background reading only, not evidence for the exact product, supplied form, lot specification, availability or performance.
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