Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside
[CAS# 3879-79-6]

Identification

• Name: Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-benzyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside
• Synonyms: Methyl 2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-(phenylmethyl)-beta-D-galactopyranoside
• Molecular Formula: C₃₅H₃₈O₆
• Molecular Weight: 554.67
• CAS Registry Number: 3879-79-6
• EC Number: 635-223-8

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (2.0E^-3 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.18±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 83.0-85.5 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Grayson, Elizabeth J.; Journal of Organic Chemistry 2005, V70(24), P9740-9754.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413