Description

7-Deoxy-D-Altro-2-Heptulose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative belonging to the class of deoxy sugars. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and biochemical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis and research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic research institutions for the development of novel therapeutic agents and complex carbohydrate chemistry studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of complex nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations involving carbohydrate metabolism.
• Glycochemistry: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and other complex carbohydrate structures.
• Standards and Reference Material: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in carbohydrate analysis.
• Life Science Reagent: Utilized in the preparation of specialized cell culture media and other research reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Deoxy-D-Altro-2-Heptulose
CAS No.	29864-54-8
Molecular Formula	C7H14O6
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Deoxy-D-altro-heptulose; 2-Heptulose, 7-deoxy-D-altro-; D-altro-2-Heptulose, 7-deoxy-; 7-Deoxy-D-altro-hept-2-ulose; 7-Deoxy-D-altro-2-heptulopyranose; (3R,4R,5R,6R)-6-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Deoxy-D-Altro-2-Heptulose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications.

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 powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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