Description

D-Altrose is a rare, naturally occurring monosaccharide sugar belonging to the aldohexose family, specifically the D-isomer of altrose. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and biochemical research tool due to its unique stereochemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for applications such as glycosylation studies, metabolic pathway research, and the development of novel carbohydrate-based therapeutics.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Development: As a chiral precursor and standard for studying enzyme specificity, carbohydrate metabolism, and glycosylation pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive molecules where specific sugar stereochemistry is critical.
• Glycobiology Studies: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosidases and glycosyltransferases to elucidate biological functions of carbohydrates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a starting material for the preparation of specialty chemicals, chiral ligands, and catalysts.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Potential use in the formulation of specialized media or reagents for microbiological and clinical diagnostics.
• Nutritional Science Research: Investigated for its metabolic properties and interactions within nutritional studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Altrose
CAS No.	1990-29-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Altrose; D-(-)-Altrose; (2S,3R,4R,5R)-2,3,4,5,6-Pentahydroxyhexanal; D-Altropyranose; Altro-hexose; D-Altro-hexose; NSC 406042
EINECS	217-871-2

Quality Control

Our D-Altrose is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data (HPLC) are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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