Description

D-Xylo-Hexopyranosulose, 1,6-Anhydro-, β- (8Ci) is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and an anhydro sugar, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its rigid, bicyclic structure which provides a defined stereochemical framework for constructing complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical development teams working on nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based therapeutics, and novel glycosidase inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical starting material for the synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Glycoscience Research: Used as a standard or probe in enzymatic studies related to glycosidase and glycosyltransferase mechanisms.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a versatile chiral scaffold for the preparation of complex oligosaccharides, glycomimetics, and sugar-modified natural products.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the development of activity-based probes and inhibitors to study carbohydrate-processing enzymes in biological systems.
• Process Development: Used in route scouting and optimization for the industrial-scale production of carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Xylo-Hexopyranosulose, 1,6-Anhydro-, β- (8Ci)
CAS No.	17371-39-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8O5
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Anhydro-β-D-xylo-hexopyranos-3-ulose; 1,6-Anhydro-β-D-xylo-hexopyranos-3-ulose; Levoglucosenone; 1,6-Anhydro-3,4-dideoxy-β-D-glycero-hex-3-enopyranos-2-ulose; (1S,5R)-6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one; LGO; 3,4-Dideoxy-β-D-glycero-hex-3-enopyranos-2-ulose 1,6-anhydro-
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Quality Control

Our D-Xylo-Hexopyranosulose, 1,6-Anhydro-, β- (8Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.