Description

1,2:5,6-Di-o-Cyclohexylidene-3-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucofuranose is a sophisticated carbohydrate derivative, specifically a protected glucofuranose, that serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to provide a rigid, stereochemically defined framework for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), nucleoside analogs, and other high-value specialty chemicals where precise stereochemistry is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer drugs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex natural products, glycosidase inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and auxiliaries used in stereoselective transformations.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial R&D for studying glycosylation reactions and protecting group strategies.
• Glycomimetics Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of sugar mimics for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2:5,6-Di-o-Cyclohexylidene-3-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucofuranose
CAS No.	13440-19-2
Molecular Formula	C19H30O6
Molecular Weight	354.44 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-1,2:5,6-di-O-cyclohexylidene-α-D-glucofuranose; 1,2:5,6-Di-O-cyclohexylidene-3-O-methyl-α-D-glucofuranose; 3-O-Methyl-di-O-cyclohexylidene-α-D-glucofuranose; Di-O-cyclohexylidene-3-O-methylglucofuranose; Protected Methyl Glucofuranose; Cyclohexylidene Protected Sugar Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2:5,6-Di-o-Cyclohexylidene-3-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucofuranose is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and optical rotation measurement. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request.

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 compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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