Description

Benzyl 2,3-o-Isopropylidene-α-D-Mannofuranoside is a protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a benzyl glycoside with an isopropylidene acetal protecting group. This compound is a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry, valued for its role in constructing complex sugar moieties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of nucleosides, glycoconjugates, and other bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a protected mannofuranoside donor in the study and synthesis of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel, biologically active compounds with specific stereochemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring precise sugar functionalization.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for attaching carbohydrate epitopes to carriers, surfaces, or reporter molecules for diagnostic and biochemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 2,3-o-Isopropylidene-α-D-Mannofuranoside
CAS No.	20689-03-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₂O₆
Molecular Weight	310.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-mannofuranoside; α-D-Mannofuranoside, benzyl 2,3-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Benzyl 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-mannoside; 1-O-Benzyl-2,3-O-isopropylidene-α-D-mannofuranose; Benzyl 2,3-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-α-D-mannofuranoside; 20689-03-6; Benzyl 2,3-O-Isopropylidene-α-D-mannofuranoside
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl 2,3-o-Isopropylidene-α-D-Mannofuranoside is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	-30° to -35° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
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.