Description

L-Glycero-L-Galacto-Heptitol, 2,6-Anhydro- CAS NO 13964-15-3 is a specialized anhydro sugar alcohol derivative, a high-purity chiral building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique heptitol structure provides a valuable scaffold for the development of novel carbohydrate mimetics, enzyme inhibitors, and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of medicinal chemistry, glycobiology, and fine chemical production who require high-fidelity chiral precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly glycosidase inhibitors and antiviral compounds.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or precursor in the study of carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme mechanisms, and the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for the preparation of specialty chemicals, including surfactants, ligands for catalysis, and molecular probes.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes and inhibitors for studying carbohydrate-processing enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Glycero-L-Galacto-Heptitol, 2,6-Anhydro-
CAS No.	13964-15-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14O6
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Anhydro-L-glycero-L-galacto-heptitol; 2,6-Anhydroheptitol; L-glycero-L-galacto-Heptitol 2,6-anhydride; (3R,4R,5R,6R)-2,6-Anhydroheptane-1,2,3,4,5,6,7-heptol; 1-Deoxy-L-glycero-L-galacto-heptitol 2,6-anhydride
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Quality Control

We supply L-Glycero-L-Galacto-Heptitol, 2,6-Anhydro- in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

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%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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