Description

(S)-Glyceraldehyde Acetonide is a high-purity chiral building block and protected form of (S)-glyceraldehyde, a fundamental three-carbon sugar derivative. This compound is of critical importance in asymmetric synthesis, serving as a versatile precursor for the construction of complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals with defined stereochemistry. It is an essential reagent for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of antiviral drugs, nucleoside analogs, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a starting material for the preparation of various chiral ligands, catalysts, and auxiliaries in stereoselective reactions.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a protected building block for the synthesis of complex sugars, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A foundational unit in the total synthesis of polyketides, macrolides, and other natural products with multiple stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies and as a standard for chromatographic analysis of sugar derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-Glyceraldehyde Acetonide
CAS No.	22323-80-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-1,2-O-Isopropylidene-glyceraldehyde; (S)-2,3-O-Isopropylidene-D-glyceraldehyde; (S)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carboxaldehyde; (4S)-2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-carbaldehyde; D-Glyceraldehyde Acetonide; (S)-Glyceraldehyde Acetonide; L-Glyceraldehyde Acetonide (enantiomer)
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Quality Control

Our (S)-Glyceraldehyde Acetonide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and other critical parameters are provided with every 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). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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