Description

D-Glycero-D-Manno-2-Octulose is a rare keto-octose sugar, a high-value monosaccharide derivative with the CAS registry number 13111-79-0. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and biochemical research tool, prized for its specific stereochemistry. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced carbohydrate chemistry sectors who require high-purity, specialized sugars for synthesis, metabolic studies, and diagnostic reagent development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, carbohydrate metabolism research, and pathway analysis.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in the formulation of specialized assay kits and diagnostic markers.
• Glycobiology Studies: A key compound for investigating glycosylation processes, lectin binding, and cell-surface carbohydrate interactions.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a valuable source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and fine chemicals.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glycero-D-Manno-2-Octulose
CAS No.	13111-79-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16O8
Molecular Weight	240.21 g/mol
Synonyms	D-glycero-D-manno-Oct-2-ulose; 2-Octulose, D-glycero-D-manno-; D-Glycero-D-manno-octulose; (3R,4R,5R,6R)-3,4,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-2-oxooctanal; D-manno-2-Octulose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Glycero-D-Manno-2-Octulose is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and MS, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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