Description

2,4,3',4',6'-Penta-o-(3-Methylbutanoyl)Sucrose is a highly specific, multi-esterified derivative of sucrose, where five hydroxyl groups are acylated with 3-methylbutanoyl (isovaleryl) groups. This precise chemical modification is crucial for applications requiring tailored solubility, lipophilicity, and stability profiles that the parent sucrose molecule cannot provide. It serves as a valuable advanced synthetic intermediate and a model compound in research and development for specialty chemicals, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors where specific ester functionalities are engineered for desired biological activity or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel prodrugs or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the sucrose backbone and ester groups can influence bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a key building block for developing new surfactants, adjuvants, or active compounds with modified hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) for crop protection formulations.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a multifunctional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating biodegradable polymers, hydrogels, or dendritic structures with unique properties.
• Biochemical & Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the development of labeled probes, affinity ligands, or calibration standards for analytical and diagnostic assays.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing complex ester compounds that may contribute to specific flavor or fragrance notes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Provides a well-defined, multi-esterified carbohydrate template for studying esterification kinetics, enzymatic selectivity, and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,4,3',4',6'-Penta-o-(3-Methylbutanoyl)Sucrose
CAS No.	150302-84-4
Molecular Formula	C40H62O16
Molecular Weight	798.91 g/mol
Synonyms	Sucrose Penta(3-methylbutanoate); Sucrose Pentaisovalerate; 2,4,3',4',6'-Penta-O-isovaleryl sucrose; Penta-O-(3-methylbutanoyl)sucrose; Sucrose penta-isovalerate; Sucrose pentaisovalerate; 150302-84-4; Penta-isovaleryl sucrose
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4,3',4',6'-Penta-o-(3-Methylbutanoyl)Sucrose is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure the identity, purity, and consistency required for critical research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (HPLC), identity (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; therefore, the container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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