Description

L-Arabinitol, 3-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate is a high-purity, acetylated derivative of a methylated pentitol sugar alcohol. This specialty chemical serves as a crucial protected intermediate and chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceutical development, carbohydrate chemistry, and the synthesis of complex natural products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key chiral synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly nucleoside analogs and antiviral agents.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used in the study of sugar metabolism and as a precursor for synthesizing modified sugars and glycosides with specific biological activities.
• Biochemical Standard: Serves as a reference standard in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control in metabolomics and related fields.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a protected, functionalized scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal and process chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized flavoring agents and aroma chemicals due to its sugar-derived structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Arabinitol, 3-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate
CAS No.	14520-13-9
Molecular Formula	C14H22O9
Molecular Weight	334.32 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-L-arabinitol Tetraacetate; 1,2,4,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-3-O-methyl-L-arabinitol; L-(-)-3-O-Methylarabinitol Tetraacetate; 3-O-Methyl-L-arabitol Tetraacetate; (2R,3S,4R)-1,2,4,5-Tetraacetoxy-3-methoxypentane; L-Arabitol, 3-O-methyl-, tetraacetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Arabinitol, 3-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Melting Point	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.