Description

2-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranose Tetraacetate is a high-purity, acetylated carbohydrate derivative that serves as a critical chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected sugar scaffold with defined stereochemistry, enabling the precise construction of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing glycosidase inhibitors, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral nucleosides, and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of chiral active ingredients and plant growth regulators that require specific sugar-based motifs.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor in the stereoselective synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Employed in creating labeled or modified sugars for studying enzymatic pathways and metabolic processes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile chiral pool reagent for the asymmetric synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranose Tetraacetate
CAS No.	14199-55-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₂O₁₀
Molecular Weight	362.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-O-methyl-α-D-glucopyranoside tetraacetate; 1,2,3,4-Tetra-O-acetyl-6-O-methyl-α-D-glucopyranose; 6-O-Methyl-α-D-glucopyranose 1,2,3,4-tetraacetate; α-D-Glucopyranose, 6-O-methyl-, 1,2,3,4-tetraacetate; 2-O-Methyl-α-D-glucose tetraacetate; 6-O-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetra-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-o-Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranose Tetraacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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