Description

3-o-Methyl-2,6-Dideoxy-L-Lyxo-Hexose is a specialized deoxy sugar derivative, a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for applications in nucleoside chemistry, antibiotic synthesis, and the development of novel carbohydrate-based therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and antibiotic precursors.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the study and synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates for drug discovery.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Serves as a building block for creating labeled sugars or inhibitors to study enzymatic pathways.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in the scalable production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific sugar modifications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-o-Methyl-2,6-Dideoxy-L-Lyxo-Hexose
CAS No.	23457-90-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O4
Molecular Weight	162.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-2,6-dideoxy-L-lyxo-hexose; 2,6-Dideoxy-3-O-methyl-L-lyxo-hexose; 3-O-Methyl-D-digitoxose; 3-O-Methyl-2,6-dideoxy-L-lyxo-hexopyranose; L-Acovenose; Methylated Deoxy Sugar; 23457-90-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and production use. Our standard grade for 3-o-Methyl-2,6-Dideoxy-L-Lyxo-Hexose typically meets specifications suitable for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. Custom synthesis and purification to meet specific project requirements (e.g., >98% or >99% purity) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccator or inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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