Description

3-Deoxy-D-Xylo-Hexofuranose Tetraacetate is a high-purity, acetylated carbohydrate derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in providing a protected sugar scaffold essential for the controlled synthesis of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in nucleoside chemistry, glycobiology, and the development of novel therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor agents.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected sugar donor or acceptor in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the research and production of novel, bioactive crop protection agents.
• Biochemical Tool: Utilized in enzymatic studies and as a standard in analytical method development for carbohydrate analysis.
• Academic Research: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Deoxy-D-Xylo-Hexofuranose Tetraacetate
CAS No.	23655-60-9
Molecular Formula	C14H20O9
Molecular Weight	332.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,5,6-Tetra-O-acetyl-3-deoxy-D-xylo-hexofuranose; 3-Deoxy-1,2,5,6-tetra-O-acetyl-D-xylo-hexofuranose; 3-Deoxy-D-xylo-hexose tetraacetate; D-Xylo-Hexofuranose, 3-deoxy-, 1,2,5,6-tetraacetate; Tetra-O-acetyl-3-deoxy-D-xylo-hexofuranose; 3-Deoxy-D-xylose tetraacetate (furanose form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Deoxy-D-Xylo-Hexofuranose Tetraacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	Contact for details
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.