7-Alkynyl-Fucose
| Catalog # |
MDP0885 |
| Name |
1,2,3,4-Tetra-O-acetyl-6,7,8-trideoxy-L-galacto-oct-7-ynopyranose |
| Other Names |
7-Alkynyl-Fucose |
| Molecular Formula |
C16H20O9
|
| Molecular Mass |
356.32 |
| CAS # |
1193251-95-4 |
| Storage Temperature |
–20°C |
7-Alkynyl-Fucose is a chemically modified fucose analog featuring an alkynyl group at the C7 position. This compound is designed for metabolic labeling, glycan imaging, and chemoenzymatic synthesis applications. Its structure enables bioorthogonal conjugation via click chemistry, making it a powerful tool for probing fucosylation pathways and glycan dynamics in live cells and tissues.
With a molecular mass of 356.32 and a CAS number of 1193251-95-4, 7-Alkynyl-Fucose is supplied as a highly pure reagent suitable for advanced glycomics workflows. It has been used in studies involving lectin binding specificity, core fucosylation, and glycan biomarker discovery. Researchers working in glycobiology, cancer diagnostics, and immunology will find this probe valuable for both in vitro and in vivo labeling strategies.
Key benefits:
- Alkynyl-functionalized fucose analog for glycan labeling
- Compatible with click chemistry and bioorthogonal conjugation
- Supports metabolic labeling and chemoenzymatic synthesis
- Validated in glycan imaging and lectin profiling workflows
- Highly pure; ideal for advanced glycomics and biomarker discovery
Indication for Use:
This product is for Research Use Only (RUO). This product is not for administration to humans or animals. This product is not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use.
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