Description

.Beta.-D-Xylo-Hexopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-3-Deoxy-2-o-Methyl-4-o-(Phenylmethyl)- is a specialized carbohydrate derivative with a defined benzyl-protected structure. This compound matters as a high-value chemical intermediate and building block for advanced organic synthesis, offering precise stereochemistry for complex molecular construction. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel therapeutics, complex natural product synthesis, and carbohydrate-based chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and nucleoside analogs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected sugar derivative for studying glycosylation reactions, enzyme mechanisms, and carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for constructing libraries of compounds in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs.
• Natural Product Synthesis: Employed in the total or semi-synthesis of complex natural products containing modified sugar moieties.
• Bioconjugate Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for developing carbohydrate-based probes, labels, or linkers for bioconjugation applications.
• Process Chemistry Development: Utilized in route scouting and optimization for the scalable production of carbohydrate-derived compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	.Beta.-D-Xylo-Hexopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-3-Deoxy-2-o-Methyl-4-o-(Phenylmethyl)-
CAS No.	136759-90-5
Molecular Formula	C14H18O5
Molecular Weight	266.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Anhydro-3-deoxy-2-O-methyl-4-O-benzyl-β-D-xylo-hexopyranose; 4-O-Benzyl-1,6-anhydro-3-deoxy-2-O-methyl-β-D-xylo-hexopyranose; 3-Deoxy-2-O-methyl-4-O-benzyl-1,6-anhydro-β-D-xylo-hexopyranose; Benzyl-protected 1,6-anhydro sugar derivative; 1,6-Anhydro-4-O-benzyl-3-deoxy-2-O-methyl-β-D-glucopyranose (xylo-configuration); 4-O-Benzyl-levoglucosan derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing batch-specific results. Our quality management system supports development under cGMP guidelines where required 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). This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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