Description

Glucitol, 2,3-Di-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate is a chemically modified sugar alcohol derivative, specifically a fully acetylated and methylated form of D-glucitol (sorbitol). This compound serves as a crucial protected intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering precise control over stereochemistry and functional group reactivity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of complex molecules, chiral ligands, and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based drugs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel, stereospecific pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific solubility and degradation profiles.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Essential building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for research and diagnostic applications.
• Chiral Catalyst & Ligand Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing sophisticated chiral auxiliaries and ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glucitol, 2,3-Di-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate
CAS No.	19318-35-5
Molecular Formula	C16H26O10
Molecular Weight	378.37 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,5,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-2,3-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol; D-Glucitol, 2,3-di-O-methyl-, 1,4,5,6-tetraacetate; 2,3-Di-O-Methyl-D-glucitol Tetraacetate; Tetraacetyl-2,3-di-O-methylglucitol; Protected Sorbitol Derivative; Acetylated Methyl Glucitol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glucitol, 2,3-Di-o-Methyl-, Tetraacetate is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis of the acetyl groups.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation [α]₂₀D	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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