Description

(2-o-Benzyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene) Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is a protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a benzylidene acetal-protected glucoside, which serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry. Its value lies in providing a stable, selectively protected scaffold that enables precise chemical modifications at specific hydroxyl positions, a fundamental requirement for synthesizing complex oligosaccharides and glycomimetics. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries engaged in carbohydrate-based drug discovery, vaccine development, and the synthesis of chiral building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for biological studies.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral template for constructing enantiomerically pure natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Glycomimetic Development: Fundamental for creating stable analogs of natural carbohydrates to study carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the preparation of labeled sugar derivatives for metabolic pathway tracing and imaging studies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent in laboratories focused on synthetic methodology development and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-o-Benzyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene) Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	15384-58-4
Molecular Formula	C21H24O6
Molecular Weight	372.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-O-benzyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-α-D-glucopyranoside; Methyl 2-O-Benzyl-4,6-O-(phenylmethylene)-α-D-glucopyranoside; α-Methyl Glucoside 2-Benzyl Ether 4,6-Benzylidene Acetal; 2-O-Benzyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-α-methyl-D-glucoside; 4,6-O-Benzylidene-2-O-benzyl-α-methyl-D-glucopyranoside; 2-Benzyl-4,6-benzylidene methyl α-D-glucoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-o-Benzyl-4,6-o-Benzylidene) Methyl-α-D-Glucopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is stable under these conditions but should be kept in a desiccator or under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required to prevent potential moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	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.