Description

Methyl 2,3,4-Tri-o-Methylxylopyranoside is a high-purity, synthetically derived methyl glycoside derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry and protected hydroxyl groups, which facilitate precise chemical modifications and structural studies. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and complex carbohydrate analogs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a chiral synthon in the research and development of novel therapeutic agents, including glycosidase inhibitors and antiviral drugs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a key starting material or protected intermediate for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the creation of advanced crop protection agents where specific sugar-based motifs are required for bioactivity.
• Chemical Standard: Acts as a high-purity analytical reference standard for method development and quality control in carbohydrate analysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for studying glycosylation reactions, carbohydrate reactivity, and for teaching advanced synthetic methodologies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialized polymers and surfactants with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,3,4-Tri-o-Methylxylopyranoside
CAS No.	2876-85-9
Molecular Formula	C9H18O5
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3,4-Tri-O-methyl-D-xylopyranoside; Methyl Tri-O-methylxylopyranoside; 2,3,4-Tri-O-methyl-D-xylose methyl glycoside; D-Xylopyranoside, methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-; Methyl 2,3,4-Tri-O-methylxyloside; Tri-O-methylxylose methyl glycoside
EINECS	220-734-5

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 2,3,4-Tri-o-Methylxylopyranoside is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results, including assay by HPLC and identification by spectroscopic methods, 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

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