Description

6-Chloro-6-Deoxy-α-D-Glucopyranose is a halogenated sugar derivative that serves as a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to introduce a reactive chlorine handle onto a glucose scaffold, enabling selective modifications for the synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel glycosidase inhibitors, carbohydrate-based drugs, and specialized chemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of glycosidase inhibitors and other carbohydrate-based therapeutic agents.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a versatile precursor for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Chemical Biology: Acts as a probe or a tagged substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly for glycosyltransferases and hydrolases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel, sugar-derived pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Utilized as a readily available chiral template for the asymmetric synthesis of non-carbohydrate natural products.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-6-Deoxy-α-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	28528-86-1
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₁ClO₅
Molecular Weight	198.60 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-6-deoxy-α-D-glucopyranose; 6-Chloro-6-deoxy-α-D-glucose; α-D-Glucopyranose, 6-chloro-6-deoxy-; 6-Chloro-6-deoxy-D-glucose (alpha form); 6-Chloro-α-D-glucopyranose; 6-Deoxy-6-chloro-α-D-glucopyranose; 6-Chloro-α-D-glucose; 6-Chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroxy-6-deoxy-α-D-hexopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Chloro-6-Deoxy-α-D-Glucopyranose is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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