Description

Methyl 2-O,3-o-Dibenzyl-α-L-Altrofuranoside CAS NO 16895-96-8 is a protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a benzylated altrofuranoside methyl glycoside. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of nucleoside analogs, complex glycoconjugates, and other bioactive molecules where stereochemical control is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside-based therapeutics and antiviral agents.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for developing molecular probes to study carbohydrate-protein interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in route development and scale-up for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific altrose-derived stereocenters.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block for methodological studies in stereoselective synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-O,3-o-Dibenzyl-α-L-Altrofuranoside
CAS No.	16895-96-8
Molecular Formula	C21H26O6
Molecular Weight	374.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3-Di-O-benzyl-α-L-altrofuranoside; α-L-Altrofuranoside, methyl 2,3-di-O-benzyl-; Methyl α-L-altrofuranoside 2,3-dibenzy ether; 1-O-Methyl-2,3-di-O-benzyl-α-L-altrofuranose; Altrose derivative, benzylated; Protected altrose glycoside; L-Altrofuranoside derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-O,3-o-Dibenzyl-α-L-Altrofuranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and optical rotation measurement to ensure stereochemical integrity and batch-to-batch consistency. 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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

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