2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-D-galactose

• CAT Number: R020673
• CAS Number: 51146-53-3
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₁FO₅
• Molecular Weight: 182.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-fluoro-3,4,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11FO5/c7-3(1-8)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-9/h1,3-6,9-12H,2H2/t3-,4+,5+,6-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: AOYNUTHNTBLRMT-KCDKBNATSA-N
• SMILES: C([C@H]([C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)F)O)O)O)O

2-Deoxy-2-fluoro-D-galactose（Cat No.:R020673） is a modified sugar molecule where the hydroxyl group at the second carbon is replaced by a fluorine atom. This structural change significantly alters the chemical and biological properties of the molecule. It is used in medical research, particularly in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and glycoprotein synthesis, due to its ability to act as a glycosylation inhibitor. This compound is also explored for its potential therapeutic applications, including as an antiviral or anticancer agent, by interfering with the biological pathways of cells that rely heavily on sugar molecules for energy and growth.