Description

D-Altro-Octitol, 1,2,5-Trideoxy-4-o-Methyl-7,8-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-6-o-(Phenylmethyl)- is a sophisticated, high-purity carbohydrate derivative and chiral building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its complex, protected structure makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing biologically active molecules with precise stereochemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutics and complex natural product analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly nucleoside analogs and complex glycosides.
• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a protected sugar derivative for studying glycosylation reactions and synthesizing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Antiviral & Anticancer Drug Discovery: Used as a building block in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents targeting viral replication and cancer cell proliferation.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the preparation of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create labeled or modified carbohydrate probes for investigating biological recognition and signaling pathways.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A critical reagent for universities and research institutes focused on synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Altro-Octitol, 1,2,5-Trideoxy-4-o-Methyl-7,8-o-(1-Methylethylidene)-6-o-(Phenylmethyl)-
CAS No.	136759-77-8
Molecular Formula	C21H32O6
Molecular Weight	380.48 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,5-Trideoxy-4-O-methyl-7,8-O-(1-methylethylidene)-6-O-(phenylmethyl)-D-altro-octitol; 6-O-Benzyl-1,2,5-trideoxy-4-O-methyl-7,8-O-isopropylidene-D-altro-octitol; D-altro-Octitol, 1,2,5-trideoxy-4-O-methyl-7,8-O-(1-methylethylidene)-6-O-(phenylmethyl)-; 6-O-Benzyl-1,2,5-trideoxy-4-O-methyl-7,8-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-altro-octitol; Protected D-altro-octitol derivative; Benzyl-protected isopropylidene altrose derivative.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment. We support development and cGMP-grade manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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