Description

3-Ketosucrose is a chemically modified derivative of sucrose where a ketone group is introduced at the C-3 position, creating a valuable intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. This functionalization provides a reactive handle for further chemical transformations, making it a critical building block for research and development in carbohydrate chemistry. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing glycosidase inhibitors or prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new, more selective herbicides or plant growth regulators that leverage its sugar-based structure.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material for producing specialty surfactants, chelating agents, or other value-added carbohydrate derivatives.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations as a substrate or inhibitor to understand carbohydrate processing.
• Material Science: Explored as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating biodegradable polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ketosucrose
CAS No.	1883-12-1
Molecular Formula	C12H20O11
Molecular Weight	340.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Dehydro-α-D-glucopyranosyl β-D-fructofuranoside; 3-Oxosucrose; Sucrose 3-ulose; 3-Keto-sucrose; 3-Dehydrosucrose; 1-(3-Deoxy-3-oxo-α-D-glucopyranosyl)-β-D-fructofuranoside
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ketosucrose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from 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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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