Description

O,o-Dimethylisomannide is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, a dimethylated form of isomannide, valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique stereochemistry and functional groups make it a critical precursor for developing pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and high-value materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and cardiovascular drug development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating novel biodegradable polymers and polyesters with specific material properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the design and synthesis of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: A building block for complex natural product analogs, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	O,o-Dimethylisomannide
CAS No.	121693-37-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14O6
Molecular Weight	206.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-mannitol; 2,5-Di-O-methyl-1,4:3,6-dianhydromannitol; Dimethyl Isomannide; Isomannide dimethyl ether; Dianhydromannitol dimethyl ether; DIMI; O,O'-Dimethylisomannide
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Quality Control

Our O,o-Dimethylisomannide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is available for every batch upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
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.