Description

3-o-Methyl-6-Deoxy-L-Glucose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a methylated and deoxygenated analog of L-glucose, offering unique structural and biochemical properties. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies for applications in carbohydrate chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and as a potential intermediate in the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly in carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and glycobiology research.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Acts as a specialized building block for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and other modified sugars.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to investigate the role of sugar modifications on biological activity.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical methods such as HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for quality control and method validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Methyl-6-Deoxy-L-Glucose
CAS No.	18546-09-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-6-deoxy-L-glucose; 6-Deoxy-3-O-methyl-L-glucose; 3-O-Methyl-L-rhamnose; L-(+)-3-O-Methyl-6-deoxyglucose; 3-Methoxy-6-deoxy-L-glucopyranose; 6-Deoxy-3-O-methyl-DL-glucose (related); 3-O-Methyl-6-deoxyhexose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-o-Methyl-6-Deoxy-L-Glucose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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