Description

D-Glucitol 1,2,5,6-Tetrabenzoate is a high-purity, fully protected derivative of sorbitol, a versatile sugar alcohol. This compound serves as a crucial chiral intermediate and protecting group reagent in sophisticated organic synthesis, particularly for pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require precise stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially nucleoside analogs and other bioactive molecules.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral auxiliary or template to induce stereoselectivity in complex organic reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of specialty polymers with specific architectural or functional properties.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzoate groups effectively protect hydroxyl functionalities on the sorbitol backbone during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating novel organic frameworks, liquid crystals, or dendritic materials due to its multi-functional, rigid structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of chiral pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Glucitol 1,2,5,6-Tetrabenzoate
CAS No.	20963-95-5
Molecular Formula	C34H30O10
Molecular Weight	598.60 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,5,6-Tetra-O-benzoyl-D-glucitol; D-Glucitol Tetrabenzoate; Sorbitol 1,2,5,6-Tetrabenzoate; 1,2,5,6-Tetra-O-benzoylsorbitol; D-Sorbitol Tetrabenzoate; (2R,3R,4R,5R)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol 1,2,5,6-Tetrabenzoate; Tetrabenzoyl-D-sorbitol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of D-Glucitol 1,2,5,6-Tetrabenzoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and cGMP manufacturing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.