Description

(+)-Epi-Quercitol CAS NO 131435-06-8 is a high-purity, naturally derived cyclitol compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. This stereoisomer of quercitol serves as a valuable chiral building block and reference standard due to its specific three-dimensional configuration. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, glycosidase inhibitor studies, and the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly glycosidase inhibitors.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in enzymatic studies to investigate carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme mechanisms.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the semi-synthesis or total synthesis of complex natural products and their analogs.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in discovery chemistry for creating libraries of compounds with potential biological activity.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for method development and quality control in analytical laboratories (HPLC, LC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-Epi-Quercitol
CAS No.	131435-06-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O6
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-Epi-Quercitol; (1R,2R,3S,4R,5S)-Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol; Epi-Inositol; (+)-vibo-Quercitol; D-1-Deoxy-myo-inositol; 1D-1,2,3,4,5-Cyclopentanepentol; allo-Inositol isomer; Quercitol stereoisomer
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Quality Control

Our (+)-Epi-Quercitol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccant or inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	+64° to +68° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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