Description

Methyl 2,3-o-Isopropylidene-α-L-Rhamnopyranose CAS NO 14133-63-2 is a protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a methyl glycoside of L-rhamnose with an isopropylidene acetal protecting the 2,3-diol. This compound is a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies for the synthesis of complex natural products, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material for the preparation of novel antiviral, antibacterial, and anticancer agents.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the study and synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Nucleoside Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for modified sugar moieties in the development of nucleoside analogs for therapeutic applications.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Provides a chiral scaffold for constructing stereochemically defined molecules in total synthesis projects.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of labeled sugars and metabolic probes for biological pathway studies.
• Process Development: Used in scale-up and optimization studies for the commercial production of carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,3-o-Isopropylidene-α-L-Rhamnopyranose
CAS No.	14133-63-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₅
Molecular Weight	218.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-α-L-rhamnopyranoside; 1-O-Methyl-2,3-O-isopropylidene-α-L-rhamnopyranose; α-L-Rhamnopyranoside, methyl 2,3-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Methyl 2,3-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-α-L-rhamnopyranoside; 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-α-L-rhamnopyranose methyl glycoside; L-Rhamnose, methyl 2,3-O-isopropylidene acetal
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,3-o-Isopropylidene-α-L-Rhamnopyranose is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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 anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.