Description

Ribo-Heptos-2-Ulose, 3,7-Dideoxy-5-C-Methyl-5,6-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, 1-(Dimethyl Acetal) is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and protected sugar intermediate of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of complex natural products, nucleoside analogs, and novel pharmaceuticals. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, and the development of antiviral or antibiotic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a protected heptulose derivative for studying glycosylation reactions and synthesizing complex oligosaccharides.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Acts as a source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and other biologically active molecules.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in the preparation of labeled or modified sugars for metabolic pathway analysis and enzyme substrate studies.
• Process Development: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes for advanced pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require sophisticated sugar moieties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for chemists in both university laboratories and corporate research centers exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ribo-Heptos-2-Ulose, 3,7-Dideoxy-5-C-Methyl-5,6-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, 1-(Dimethyl Acetal)
CAS No.	123920-44-5
Molecular Formula	C13H24O6
Molecular Weight	276.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethoxy-3,7-dideoxy-5-C-methyl-5,6-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-ribo-hept-2-ulose; 3,7-Dideoxy-5-C-methyl-5,6-O-isopropylidene-D-ribo-hept-2-ulose 1,1-dimethyl acetal; Protected D-ribo-Hept-2-ulose Derivative; Isopropylidene-protected Heptulose Dimethyl Acetal; Carbohydrate Synthesis Intermediate; Chiral Sugar Acetal; Heptulose Derivative CAS 123920-44-5
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ribo-Heptos-2-Ulose, 3,7-Dideoxy-5-C-Methyl-5,6-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, 1-(Dimethyl Acetal) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement, to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full analytical data are available upon request.

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 may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under 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)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.