Description

Methyl 2-o-Methylfucofuranoside is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, specifically a methylated fucofuranoside, serving as a crucial chiral building block and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and functional group protection, enabling precise construction of complex bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, glycobiology research, and the development of novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and enzyme inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive compounds.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard or precursor in studies of carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzyme mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a protected sugar donor in glycosylation reactions for constructing oligosaccharides and glycopolymers.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for method development, calibration, and identification of related compounds.
• Enzyme Inhibitor Development: Provides a scaffold for designing and testing inhibitors targeting glycosidases and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Methyl 2-o-Methylfucofuranoside
CAS No.	131065-17-3
Molecular Formula	C8H16O5
Molecular Weight	192.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-O-Methyl-α-L-fucofuranoside; Methyl 2-O-Methylfucofuranoside; 2-O-Methyl-α-L-fucofuranoside methyl glycoside; α-L-Fucofuranoside, methyl, 2-O-methyl-; (2R,3S,4S,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxytetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol, 3-methyl ether; Methyl 2-O-methyl-α-L-fucofuranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-o-Methylfucofuranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and optical rotation for chiral integrity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.