Description

.Beta.-D-Glucopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-2-o-(1-Methylethyl)-4-o-(Phenylmethyl)- is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key protected intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its precisely defined stereochemistry and protective groups, which enable controlled glycosylation and functionalization reactions critical for building complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), glycoconjugates, and advanced chiral synthons.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of complex carbohydrate-based drugs, antiviral agents, and antibiotics.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying glycosylation mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating glycopeptides, glycolipids, and other biologically active conjugates for therapeutic and diagnostic applications.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a stereochemically pure starting material for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and other chiral molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where specific sugar motifs are required.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The isopropyl and benzyl protecting groups offer orthogonal deprotection pathways, making it valuable for multi-step synthetic sequences.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	.Beta.-D-Glucopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-2-o-(1-Methylethyl)-4-o-(Phenylmethyl)-
CAS No.	136760-01-5
Molecular Formula	C16H22O5
Molecular Weight	294.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Anhydro-2-O-isopropyl-4-O-benzyl-β-D-glucopyranose; 2-O-Isopropyl-4-O-benzyl-1,6-anhydro-β-D-glucopyranose; 4-O-Benzyl-2-O-isopropyl-1,6-anhydro-β-D-glucopyranose; 1,6-Anhydro-4-O-benzyl-2-O-(1-methylethyl)-β-D-glucopyranose; Levoglucosan derivative, 2-O-isopropyl-4-O-benzyl; Protected levoglucosan; Benzyl isopropyl levoglucosan ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of .Beta.-D-Glucopyranose, 1,6-Anhydro-2-o-(1-Methylethyl)-4-o-(Phenylmethyl)- undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, identity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity by HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.