Description

Benzyl α-D-Glucopyranoside is a glycosidic derivative of glucose, where the anomeric hydroxyl group is protected by a benzyl group. This compound serves as a crucial protected carbohydrate building block in synthetic organic chemistry, enabling the selective manipulation of sugar molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors for developing novel therapeutics, glycoconjugates, and complex natural products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Glycochemistry Research: Essential building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates in academic and industrial R&D.
• Enzyme Substrate/Inhibitor Studies: Used in biochemical assays to study the mechanism and kinetics of glycosyl hydrolases.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The benzyl group allows for selective deprotection, facilitating stepwise synthesis of complex carbohydrate structures.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific sugar motifs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Benzyl α-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	25320-99-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₆
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl α-D-Glucopyranoside; α-D-Glucopyranoside, Benzyl; Benzyl α-D-Glucoside; α-D-Glucoside, Benzyl; 1-O-Benzyl-α-D-glucopyranose; Benzyl-α-D-glucoside; Glucopyranoside, benzyl, α-D-; Benzyl α-glucoside
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl α-D-Glucopyranoside is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	+120° to +130° (c=1 in H₂O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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