The nitrile of the cyanomethyl group can be converted to a methyl imidate group by treatment with sodium methoxide or HCl which can be used to attach the sugar to a protein.
Melting Point: 95-97 degrees C
Solubility: Dichloromethane, Ether, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.