Description

Methyl 2,3-Di-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is a specifically protected methyl glycoside derivative of glucose, serving as a crucial chiral building block and intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and protected hydroxyl groups, which enable precise and efficient synthesis of complex carbohydrate-based molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients, ligands, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive carbohydrate analogs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor in the study and synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral active ingredients in herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: A potential monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialized polymers and surfactants with specific stereochemical properties.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in enzymatic studies as a substrate or inhibitor to probe the mechanism of glycosyl hydrolases and transferases.
• Standards and Reference Material: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,3-Di-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	14048-30-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18O6
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3-Di-O-methyl-α-D-glucopyranoside; α-Methyl 2,3-di-O-methyl-D-glucopyranoside; 1-O-Methyl-2,3-di-O-methyl-α-D-glucopyranose; Methyl 2,3-di-O-methyl-α-D-glucoside; 14048-30-7; α-D-Glucopyranoside, methyl 2,3-di-O-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply Methyl 2,3-Di-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We can support development projects requiring custom specifications or cGMP-grade material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific 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.