Description

Sucrose 1,6,6'-Tricarboxylate Trimethyl Ester is a high-purity, functionalized sucrose derivative where three carboxyl groups have been esterified with methyl groups. This compound is a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex carbohydrate-based molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new, more selective herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage its complex sugar backbone.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material or intermediate for synthesizing more complex, multi-functionalized carbohydrate derivatives and polymers.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for creating specialized biodegradable polymers, surfactants, or ligands with specific stereochemical properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for attaching labels, tags, or other functional groups to biological molecules due to its reactive ester groups and sugar core.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sucrose 1,6,6'-Tricarboxylate Trimethyl Ester
CAS No.	289711-92-8
Molecular Formula	C18H26O16
Molecular Weight	474.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6,6'-Tris-O-(methoxycarbonyl)sucrose; Sucrose 1,6,6'-tricarboxylic acid trimethyl ester; Methyl 1,6,6'-tris-O-(carbonyl)sucrose; Trimethyl 1,6,6'-sucrosetricarboxylate; 1,6,6'-Tricarbomethoxysucrose; Sucrose tricarboxylate trimethyl ester; α-D-Glucopyranoside, β-D-fructofuranosyl, 1,6,6'-tricarboxylic acid, trimethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Sucrose 1,6,6'-Tricarboxylate Trimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area%)	≥ 97.0%
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.