Methyl a-D-fucopyranoside

CAS: 1128-40-1

Ref. 3D-MM06682

Product Information

• Name: Methyl a-D-fucopyranoside
• Synonyms: Methyl 6-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranoside
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl a-D-fucopyranoside is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the O-antigen of the polysaccharide chain. It is a synthetic trisaccharide consisting of an o-antigen, an α-linked D-fucose residue, and an α-linked galactose residue. This antibody interacts with the serologic subtypes of Group A Streptococcus, but not with other serogroups. Methyl a-D-fucopyranoside utilizes conformational epitopes and disaccharides which are not accessible to other antibodies in order to bind to the o-antigen. The o-antigen is composed of two serologically distinct regions: one region for binding by anti-A antibodies, and another for binding by anti-B antibodies.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₄O₅
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Off-White Powder