Description

α-D-Isosaccharinic Acid is a specialized organic acid derived from the alkaline degradation of cellulose and related carbohydrates. This compound is significant as a key intermediate and model compound in carbohydrate chemistry research and industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers focused on biorefinery product development, pulp and paper chemistry, and the synthesis of novel bio-based materials.

Application

• Biorefinery & Biomass Conversion Research: Serves as a model compound and intermediate for studying the degradation pathways of lignocellulosic biomass and the formation of organic acids.
• Pulp & Paper Industry Chemistry: Used in research to understand and mitigate the formation of saccharinic acids during alkaline pulping processes, which can affect yield and product quality.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a chiral building block for the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, pharmaceuticals, or specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) for quantifying saccharinic acids in various sample matrices.
• Chelating Agent Studies: Investigated for its metal-chelating properties, relevant to applications in water treatment or metal ion sequestration.
• Food Chemistry Research: Studied in the context of caramelization and sugar degradation products in food processing.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	α-D-Isosaccharinic Acid
CAS No.	1518-54-3
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Isosaccharinic Acid; α-D-Glucoisosaccharinic Acid; (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanoic Acid; 3-Deoxy-2-C-(hydroxymethyl)-D-ribo-hexonic Acid; Isosaccharinic Acid; D-α-Isosaccharinic Acid; ISA; Cellulose Degradation Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-D-Isosaccharinic Acid is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.