Description

Pentitol, 1,4-Anhydro-2,5-Dideoxy-, Ethanethioate (9Ci) is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and thioglycoside analog, identified by CAS number 233666-10-9. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and research reagent for the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs, enzyme inhibitors, and glycoconjugates. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers focused on developing new therapeutic agents and biochemical tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of modified nucleosides and nucleotide analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies, particularly for glycosidases and glycosyltransferases, to investigate carbohydrate metabolism.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel thioglycoside linkages in complex carbohydrate and glycopeptide synthesis.
• Medicinal Chemistry: Employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new drug candidates targeting sugar-processing pathways.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized to create labeled or tagged molecules for studying biological recognition and signaling processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a specialized intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, complex organic molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentitol, 1,4-Anhydro-2,5-Dideoxy-, Ethanethioate (9Ci)
CAS No.	233666-10-9
Molecular Formula	C9H14O4S
Molecular Weight	218.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Anhydro-2,5-dideoxypentitol ethanethioate; 2,5-Dideoxy-1,4-anhydropentitol thioacetate; 1,4-Anhydro-2,5-dideoxy-DL-threo-pentitol 1-thioacetate; Thioacetylated anhydro-dideoxypentitol; Thioglycoside analog of pentitol; 9CI Reference Number Compound; (2R,3S,4R)-2-(Acetylthio)methyltetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol (enantiomer); Anhydro-dideoxypentitol thioacetate ester.
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Quality Control

Our Pentitol, 1,4-Anhydro-2,5-Dideoxy-, Ethanethioate (9Ci) is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure identity, strength, and composition. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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 material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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