Description

Bromoconduritol-B-Epoxide is a specialized epoxide derivative of conduritol, a cyclitol, known for its role as a potent and irreversible active-site-directed inhibitor of specific glycosidases. This compound matters significantly in biochemical and pharmaceutical research for its ability to selectively and covalently modify enzyme active sites, enabling detailed mechanistic studies. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies engaged in enzymology, carbohydrate chemistry, and the development of therapeutic enzyme inhibitors.

Application

• Enzyme Inhibition Studies: As an active-site-directed irreversible inhibitor for mechanistic analysis of β-glucosidases and related glycoside hydrolases.
• Biochemical Research: A critical tool compound for probing the structure and function of carbohydrate-processing enzymes in vitro.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a lead compound or a molecular scaffold in the research for novel therapeutic agents targeting lysosomal storage disorders or metabolic diseases.
• Glycobiology: Used to study glycosylation pathways and the biological roles of specific glycosidases in cellular systems.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes (ABPs) for labeling and detecting specific enzyme families.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bromoconduritol-B-Epoxide
CAS No.	24579-86-0
Molecular Formula	C6H7BrO4
Molecular Weight	223.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,3-anhydro-4,5,6-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene; Conduritol B Epoxide, Bromo-; 1-Bromoconduritol B Epoxide; 6-Bromo-6-deoxy-conduritol B epoxide; Bromoconduritol B Epoxide; BBE; Bromo-conduritol-B-epoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bromoconduritol-B-Epoxide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and can provide material suitable for advanced biochemical research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled with appropriate precautions for strong acids/organic solvents. Keep 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)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	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.