Description

Altro-2-Octulose, 1,4,8-Trideoxy-5-o-Methyl-6,7-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, Dimethyl Acetal is a specialized, high-purity carbohydrate derivative with a complex, protected chemical structure. This compound is valued as a critical advanced synthetic intermediate and chiral building block for pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly nucleoside analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the study and synthesis of modified sugars, glycomimetics, and carbohydrate-based probes for drug discovery and biochemical studies.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Acts as a valuable chiral pool starting material or auxiliary for constructing stereodefined centers in complex organic molecules.
• Process Chemistry Development: Employed in route scouting and optimization for the scalable production of fine chemicals and specialty materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Potential intermediate in the development of novel, biologically active compounds for crop protection.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for methodological development in organic synthesis and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Altro-2-Octulose, 1,4,8-Trideoxy-5-o-Methyl-6,7-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	123921-07-3
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Synonyms	1,4,8-Trideoxy-5-O-methyl-6,7-O-(1-methylethylidene)-altro-2-octulose dimethyl acetal; Dimethyl acetal of 1,4,8-trideoxy-5-O-methyl-6,7-O-isopropylidene-altro-2-octulose; Altro-2-octulose derivative, dimethyl acetal; Protected altro-octulose derivative; CAS 123921-07-3
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Quality Control

Every batch of Altro-2-Octulose, 1,4,8-Trideoxy-5-o-Methyl-6,7-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, Dimethyl Acetal is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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