Description

Methyl-D-Xylofuranoside is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a protected form of D-xylose, serving as a crucial chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stable, non-reducing sugar scaffold with defined stereochemistry, essential for constructing complex molecules. This compound is particularly needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of nucleoside analogs, glycosidase inhibitors, and other bioactive carbohydrate-based compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor agents.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected starting material for the preparation of more complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Development: Serves as a core structure or precursor in designing glycosidase and glycosyltransferase inhibitors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of labeled sugars or metabolic probes for studying carbohydrate metabolism.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral auxiliary or pool reagent in stereoselective synthetic routes.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control and method development for carbohydrate analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-D-Xylofuranoside
CAS No.	13039-65-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl D-xylofuranoside; Methyl α-D-xylofuranoside; α-D-Xylofuranoside, methyl; Methyl α-D-xyloside; D-Xylose, methyl glycoside; Methyl-D-xylopyranoside (isomer); 1-O-Methyl-D-xylofuranose; NSC 403734
EINECS	235-904-8

Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	-70° to -80° (c=1 in H₂O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.