Description

α-D-Allopyranoside, Methyl is a specific methyl glycoside derivative of the rare sugar D-allose. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and biochemical reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and carbohydrate research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for glycosylation studies, enzyme substrate investigations, and the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates.

Application

• Glycosylation Reagent: Used as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor in the stereoselective synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies involving glycosidases, glycosyltransferases, and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the development of novel therapeutic agents, including antibiotics and antiviral drugs.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for method development and quality control of carbohydrate-based products.
• Glycobiology Studies: Utilized in research exploring cell-surface interactions, signaling pathways, and the biological functions of complex carbohydrates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A starting material for the preparation of more complex, selectively functionalized sugar derivatives and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	α-D-Allopyranoside, Methyl
CAS No.	20550-04-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14O6
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl α-D-allopyranoside; Methyl α-D-alloside; α-Methyl D-allopyranoside; D-Allose, methyl glycoside; Methyl-α-D-alloside; 6-Deoxy-α-D-glucopyranoside, methyl; α-D-Allopyranosyl methyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-D-Allopyranoside, Methyl is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and specific optical rotation measurement. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) for all shipments, ensuring compliance with research and cGMP-grade material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical 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.