Description

T-Butyl D-Glucoside is a high-purity alkyl glycoside derivative, serving as a versatile chiral building block and surfactant intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to impart chirality and hydrophilicity in advanced synthesis, offering a stable, non-ionic character for demanding formulations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for asymmetric synthesis and advanced material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used as a chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Non-Ionic Surfactant Precursor: Acts as a key starting material for manufacturing specialized, mild, and biodegradable surfactants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in creating chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized for attaching carbohydrate moieties to proteins, peptides, or other molecules in bioconjugate vaccine and diagnostic reagent development.
• Material Science: Serves as a hydrophilic modifier in polymers and coatings to improve biocompatibility and surface properties.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into high-end formulations as a gentle, sugar-based emulsifier or conditioning agent.

Basic Information

Product Name	T-Butyl D-Glucoside
CAS No.	29074-04-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₀O₆
Molecular Weight	236.26 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl D-glucopyranoside; tert-Butyl β-D-glucopyranoside; (2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(tert-Butoxy)-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol; β-D-Glucopyranoside, tert-butyl; tert-Butyl-β-D-glucoside; TBDG; 1-O-tert-Butyl-β-D-glucopyranoside
EINECS	249-411-6

Quality Control

Our T-Butyl D-Glucoside is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]²⁰D	-30° to -35° (c=1 in H₂O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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