Description

5-o-Acetyl-A-L-Arabinofuranose is a key acetylated sugar derivative and a valuable chiral building block in organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity intermediates for complex molecule construction. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for the development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical starting material or chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used in glycoscience research for studying carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme mechanisms.
• Glycochemistry: Serves as a protected sugar donor or acceptor in the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for creating complex natural products, flavors, and fragrances.
• Process Development: Used in scaling up routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require arabinofuranose derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-o-Acetyl-A-L-Arabinofuranose
CAS No.	146572-26-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O6
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-O-Acetyl-α-L-arabinofuranose; 1,2,3-Tri-O-acetyl-5-O-acetyl-α-L-arabinofuranose (common precursor derivative); α-L-Arabinofuranose, 5-acetate; 5-Acetyl-α-L-arabinofuranose; L-Arabinose, 5-O-acetyl-; Acetylated L-arabinofuranose; Arabinofuranose acetyl derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-o-Acetyl-A-L-Arabinofuranose is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation, suitable for demanding research and cGMP starting material applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.