Description

3-o-Benzyl-1,2-o-Isopropylidene-α-D-Xylo-Pentodialdo-1,4-Furanose is a protected carbohydrate derivative and a crucial chiral building block in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in constructing complex sugar moieties and nucleoside analogs, enabling precise stereochemical control. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of antiviral agents, nucleotide-based therapeutics, and advanced fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in the stereoselective construction of complex carbohydrates and glycomimetics.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme inhibitors.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals requiring specific sugar-based architectures.
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for methodologies development in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Benzyl-1,2-o-Isopropylidene-α-D-Xylo-Pentodialdo-1,4-Furanose
CAS No.	23558-05-6
Molecular Formula	C15H18O5
Molecular Weight	278.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-O-Isopropylidene-3-O-benzyl-α-D-xylo-pentodialdo-1,4-furanose; 3-O-Benzyl-1,2-O-isopropylidene-α-D-xylo-pentodialdo-1,4-furanose; 3-O-Benzyl-1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-allofuranose (common starting material name); Benzyl-protected isopropylidene xylofuranose; Protected D-xylose derivative; Chiral furanose synthon
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide high-purity grades suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications, with identity and purity verified by advanced analytical techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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