Description

D-Erythro-Pentose, 4,5-Dideoxy-2,3-o-(1-Methylethylidene)- (9Ci) is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, specifically a protected pentose sugar, with the CAS number 133695-35-9. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules with precise stereochemistry. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules requiring specific sugar moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate modified sugar structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where stereochemical purity is critical.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool in synthetic organic chemistry for methodology development, total synthesis projects, and exploring new chemical space.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Used in the study and synthesis of carbohydrate-based compounds, including potential drug candidates and diagnostic tools.
• Process Chemistry Development: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes from laboratory to pilot plant scale for commercial production of high-value compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	D-Erythro-Pentose, 4,5-Dideoxy-2,3-o-(1-Methylethylidene)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	133695-35-9
Molecular Formula	C8H14O4
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dideoxy-2,3-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-erythro-pentose; 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-4,5-dideoxy-D-erythro-pentose; D-erythro-Pentose, 4,5-dideoxy-2,3-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; 4,5-Dideoxy-2,3-O-isopropylidene-D-erythro-pentose; Isopropylidene-protected dideoxypentose; Protected D-erythro-pentose derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of D-Erythro-Pentose, 4,5-Dideoxy-2,3-o-(1-Methylethylidene)- (9Ci) undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP standards where required for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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