Description

Pentitol, 1,4:2,3-Dianhydro- (9Ci) is a specialized anhydro sugar alcohol derivative, a high-value intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. Its unique bicyclic structure makes it a versatile chiral building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering significant value in research and process development. This compound is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers for applications in nucleoside chemistry, carbohydrate-based drug discovery, and the development of novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/anticancer drug candidates.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Serves as a protected or modified sugar scaffold for studying enzyme inhibitors and glycosylation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for synthesizing novel biodegradable polymers or specialty surfactants.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reference standard and starting material for method development and discovery chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentitol, 1,4:2,3-Dianhydro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	156406-28-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O4
Molecular Weight	132.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4:2,3-Dianhydropentitol; 1,4-Anhydro-2,3-O-isopropylidene-DL-threitol; 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-1,4-anhydro-DL-threitol; 1,4-Anhydro-2,3-O-(1-methylethylidene)-DL-threitol; DL-1,4-Anhydro-2,3-O-isopropylidene-threitol; Anhydropentitol derivative; Bicyclic sugar alcohol ether.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply Pentitol, 1,4:2,3-Dianhydro- (9Ci) in high-purity grades suitable for research and synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to meet the exacting requirements of our global B2B clientele.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	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.