Description

Hexonic Acid, 2,5-Anhydro-3,6-Dideoxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a high-purity synthetic intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique anhydro-dideoxy structure makes it a valuable chiral building block for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and complex bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on medicinal chemistry, carbohydrate chemistry, and the synthesis of nucleoside analogs or other complex heterocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for nucleoside analogs and antiviral agents.
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a sophisticated building block for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the synthesis of complex molecular libraries for drug discovery.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Acts as a pivotal intermediate in the synthesis of modified sugars, deoxy sugars, and other non-natural carbohydrate analogs for biochemical studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for exploratory synthetic routes and methodological development in organic chemistry laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Hexonic Acid, 2,5-Anhydro-3,6-Dideoxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	152204-27-8
Molecular Formula	C7H12O4
Molecular Weight	160.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,5-anhydro-3,6-dideoxyhexonate; Methyl 2,5-anhydro-3,6-dideoxy-DL-hexonate; 2,5-Anhydro-3,6-dideoxyhexonic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3,6-dideoxy-2,5-anhydrohexonate; (9CI) designation compound
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Hexonic Acid, 2,5-Anhydro-3,6-Dideoxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), chiral purity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity	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.