Description

Ribo-2-Heptulose, 1,4-Dideoxy-6-C-Methyl-5-o-Methyl-6,7-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, Dimethyl Acetal is a specialized, high-purity carbohydrate derivative with a complex, protected structure. This compound serves as a critical chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis laboratories for developing novel therapeutics and high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a sophisticated building block in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, natural product analogs, and complex organic molecules.
• Glycochemistry Research: Valuable substrate or precursor in studies involving modified sugars, carbohydrate mimetics, and glycosylation reactions.
• Process Chemistry Development: Employed in route scouting and optimization for the scalable production of high-value target compounds.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Potential use in creating enzyme inhibitors or probes to study carbohydrate metabolism and related biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ribo-2-Heptulose, 1,4-Dideoxy-6-C-Methyl-5-o-Methyl-6,7-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-, Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	123942-39-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1,4-Dideoxy-6-C-methyl-5-O-methyl-6,7-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-ribo-2-heptulose dimethyl acetal; D-ribo-2-Heptulose, 1,4-dideoxy-6-C-methyl-5-O-methyl-6,7-O-(1-methylethylidene)-, dimethyl acetal; Protected Ribose Derivative; Modified Heptulose Dimethyl Acetal; Chiral Carbohydrate Synthon; CAS 123942-39-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ribo-2-Heptulose derivative is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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