CAS 68733-26-6: D-Galactose,2-azido-2-deoxy-

2-Azido-2-deoxy-D-galactose is a disaccharide that is synthesized by the enzymatic addition of galactose to 2-azido-2-deoxyglucose. It has been shown to be antigenic in the test tube and is reactive with hydroxy groups. 2-Azido-2-deoxygalactose can be glycosylated by glycopeptides, which are glycoproteins containing one or more oligosaccharide chains covalently linked to a protein core. The hydrophilic nature of this sugar makes it an ideal candidate for conjugation with hydrophobic drugs such as antibiotics. This disaccharide was used in the synthesis of glycoconjugates, which are carbohydrate molecules attached to proteins or lipids, and can be found in bacteria such as Corynebacterium glutamicum. 2-Azido-2-deoxygalactose

2-Azido-2-deoxy-D-galactose