Description

2-Deoxy-D-Arabino-Hexonic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key protected intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block, enabling the construction of complex sugar-based molecules and natural products. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the preparation of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics for biochemical studies and drug discovery.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Serves as a starting material for creating labeled sugars, metabolic probes, and bioconjugation linkers used in cellular imaging and diagnostics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block for the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Deoxy-D-Arabino-Hexonic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	27963-68-4
Molecular Formula	C7H14O6
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Deoxy-D-arabino-hexonate; 2-Deoxy-D-glucose Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Deoxy-D-glucuronate; D-arabino-Hexonic Acid, 2-Deoxy-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Deoxy-D-arabino-Hexonate; 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-Deoxy-D-Glucopyranuronate; 2-Deoxy-D-Glucuronic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 2-Deoxy-D-Arabino-Hexonic Acid Methyl Ester in high-purity grades suitable for research and cGMP manufacturing. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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