Description

.Beta.-Altro-Heptopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-3,7-Dideoxy-4-o-Methyl- is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and an anhydro sugar, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique stereochemistry and rigid bicyclic structure, which are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel therapeutics, diagnostic agents, and sophisticated chemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral precursor for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the study of carbohydrate-protein interactions and the development of glycomimetics.
• Chemical Biology: Serves as a scaffold or linker for creating chemical probes to study enzymatic processes and cellular pathways.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in route scouting and optimization for the scalable production of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and stereoselective synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	.Beta.-Altro-Heptopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-3,7-Dideoxy-4-o-Methyl-
CAS No.	123921-12-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14O4
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Anhydro-3,7-dideoxy-4-O-methyl-β-D-altro-heptopyranose; 4-O-Methyl-1,6-anhydro-3,7-dideoxy-β-D-altro-heptopyranose; 3,7-Dideoxy-4-O-methyl-1,6-anhydro-β-D-altro-heptopyranose; Methylated Anhydro Altrose Derivative; Bicyclic Altrose Derivative; CAS 123921-12-0
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Quality Control

Every batch of .Beta.-Altro-Heptopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-3,7-Dideoxy-4-o-Methyl- is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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