Description

.Beta.-D-Allofuranoside, Methyl is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and methyl glycoside of the rare sugar D-allose. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies for the development of novel glycosidase inhibitors, complex oligosaccharides, and other bioactive molecules. Its defined stereochemistry and furanoside structure make it a critical reagent for probing enzyme mechanisms and constructing molecular libraries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors and antiviral/antitumor drug candidates.
• Glycochemistry Research: Essential building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Biochemical Tool: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study the specificity and mechanism of glycosyl hydrolases and transferases.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Serves as a protected sugar derivative for the stereoselective synthesis of other rare sugar analogs and nucleoside derivatives.
• Standards & Reference Material: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in carbohydrate analysis (HPLC, GC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	.Beta.-D-Allofuranoside, Methyl
CAS No.	28642-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O6
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl β-D-allofuranoside; Methyl β-D-alloside; β-D-Allofuranose methyl glycoside; Methyl β-D-allopyranoside (related isomer); 1-O-Methyl-β-D-allofuranose; 1-Methoxy-β-D-allofuranose; β-Methyl D-allofuranoside; D-Allose methyl β-furanoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our .Beta.-D-Allofuranoside, Methyl is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. 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 specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.