Description

1,2-o-Isopropylidene-5-o-Triphenylmethyl-α-D-Xylofuranoside is a key protected sugar intermediate, specifically a xylofuranoside derivative. This compound is essential for synthetic organic chemists as it provides a versatile scaffold for the controlled synthesis of complex carbohydrates, nucleosides, and other bioactive molecules. It is primarily used in pharmaceutical research and development, serving as a critical building block for antiviral and anticancer drug candidates, as well as in advanced material science applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and modified sugars for antiviral and anticancer drug discovery.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a protected starting material for the controlled, regioselective construction of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Glycobiology Studies: Serves as a precursor for labeled or modified sugars used to study biological recognition processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, surfactants, and chiral ligands where a sugar-based scaffold is required.
• Process Development: Used in scale-up and optimization studies for the industrial production of carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-o-Isopropylidene-5-o-Triphenylmethyl-α-D-Xylofuranoside
CAS No.	20590-53-8
Molecular Formula	C27H28O5
Molecular Weight	432.51 g/mol
Synonyms	5-O-Trityl-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranose; 1,2-O-Isopropylidene-5-O-trityl-α-D-xylofuranose; 5-O-Triphenylmethyl-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylofuranoside; α-D-Xylofuranoside, 1,2-O-(1-methylethylidene)-5-O-triphenylmethyl-; 1,2-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-5-O-triphenylmethyl-α-D-xylofuranose; 5-O-Trityl-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-o-Isopropylidene-5-o-Triphenylmethyl-α-D-Xylofuranoside is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture uptake. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	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.