Description

2-Deoxy-L-Erythro-Pentofuranose is a specialized deoxy sugar derivative, a key chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a crucial intermediate for the production of nucleoside analogs and other biologically active compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for pharmaceutical research and development, particularly in the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside-based antiviral and anticancer drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or building block in enzymatic studies and carbohydrate chemistry research.
• Glycochemistry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of complex carbohydrates, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Process Development: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in GMP environments.
• Diagnostic Reagent Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of labeled compounds and reagents for diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Deoxy-L-Erythro-Pentofuranose
CAS No.	29780-54-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10O4
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-L-ribose; L-2-Deoxyribose; 2-Deoxy-L-erythro-pentose; (2R,4R)-2,4-Dihydroxypentanal; 2-Deoxy-L-arabinose; L(-)-2-Deoxyribose; 2-Desoxy-L-ribose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Deoxy-L-Erythro-Pentofuranose is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for advanced synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Quality standards align with pharmaceutical intermediate requirements, and custom purity grades are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.