1,2:5,6-Bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-α-D-allofuranose is a biochemical reagent used in glycobiology research. This field investigates the structure, synthesis, biology, and evolution of sugars, encompassing carbohydrate chemistry, glycan formation and degradation enzymology, protein-glycan recognition, and the role of glycans in biological systems. It is closely related to basic research, biomedicine, and biotechnology.
- White to off-white solid
- Purity of ≥98.0% (NMR)
- ¹H NMR spectrum consistent with structure
- Used in glycobiology research
- Supports studies in carbohydrate chemistry and glycan enzymology
- Aids in protein-glycan recognition research