Description

Arabinitol, 3-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate is a high-purity, acetylated derivative of a methylated pentitol. This specialized chemical intermediate is valued for its role in synthetic organic chemistry and biochemical research, offering a protected form for further selective modifications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development laboratories engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, nucleoside analog synthesis, and the study of metabolic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a protected intermediate for the study of glycosylation reactions and oligosaccharide synthesis.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Acts as a precursor for labeled compounds used in metabolic pathway tracing and enzyme inhibition studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arabinitol, 3-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate
CAS No.	19318-20-8
Molecular Formula	C14H22O9
Molecular Weight	334.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Tetra-O-acetyl-3-O-methyl-D-arabinitol; 3-O-Methylarabinitol Tetraacetate; D-Arabinitol, 3-O-methyl-, 1,2,4,5-tetraacetate; 3-O-Methyl-D-arabinitol 1,2,4,5-tetraacetate; 3-Methoxyarabinitol Tetraacetate; Arabitol, 3-O-methyl-, tetraacetate; (2R,3R,4R)-2,3,4-Triacetoxy-5-(acetoxymethyl)-3-methoxytetrahydrofuran
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Arabinitol, 3-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

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