Description

(2R,3R,4E)-1,3-o-Benzylidene-4-Octadecene-1,2,3-Triol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined carbohydrate derivative and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role as a chiral building block in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and advanced materials. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor for the synthesis of sphingolipids, glycosidase inhibitors, and other pharmacologically active compounds.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, stereoselective pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Serves as a protected synthon for constructing complex carbohydrate structures and glycoconjugates for biological studies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for chiral polymers and liquid crystalline materials with specific optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes to study enzymatic pathways and cellular recognition events.
• Academic & Process Chemistry: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R,3R,4E)-1,3-o-Benzylidene-4-Octadecene-1,2,3-Triol
CAS No.	114275-39-7
Molecular Formula	C25H40O3
Molecular Weight	388.59 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-O-Benzylidene-4-octadecene-1,2,3-triol, (2R,3R,4E)-; (4E)-1,3-O-Benzylidene-4-octadecene-1,2,3-triol; Benzylidene-protected octadecene triol; (2R,3R,4E)-1,3-O-(Phenylmethylene)-4-octadecene-1,2,3-triol; Protected sphingosine precursor; Chiral benzylidene acetal of a long-chain triol.
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Quality Control

Our (2R,3R,4E)-1,3-o-Benzylidene-4-Octadecene-1,2,3-Triol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure high stereochemical and chemical purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% de
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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