Description

Methyl 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-Glucopyranoside is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, a methyl glycoside of 3,6-anhydro-D-glucose. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and glycoscience sectors who require high-purity, structurally defined sugar derivatives for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting carbohydrate-based biological pathways.
• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a key starting material or model compound for studying glycosylation reactions and anhydro-sugar chemistry.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a readily available source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of complex natural products and bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, surfactants, or ligands where its rigid anhydro structure imparts specific properties.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Potential use in developing enzyme inhibitors or probes for glycolytic enzymes and carbohydrate-binding proteins.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-Glucopyranoside
CAS No.	3056-46-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12O5
Molecular Weight	176.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-glucopyranoside; Methyl β-D-3,6-Anhydroglucopyranoside; 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-glucopyranoside Methyl Ether; Methyl 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-glucoside; β-Methyl 3,6-Anhydroglucoside; 1-Methoxy-3,6-anhydro-D-glucitol; 3056-46-0; Methyl 3,6-anhydro-β-D-glucopyranoside
EINECS	221-284-6

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,6-Anhydro-β-D-Glucopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, optical rotation, and impurity profile. Specifications can be aligned with research or cGMP standards as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at 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	-50° to -55° (c=1 in H₂O)
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.