Description

3-o-Methyl-D-Glucose Diethyl Dithioacetal is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key protected intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of complex sugars, nucleosides, and other bioactive molecules, where precise stereochemistry and functional group protection are critical. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic agents.

Application

• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of modified sugars and oligosaccharides with specific methylation patterns.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the multi-step synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other glycosylated drug candidates.
• Glycobiology Studies: Acts as a precursor for labeled or tagged sugar molecules used in studying biological recognition processes.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of molecular probes to investigate enzyme mechanisms, particularly glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a chiral template for the asymmetric synthesis of non-carbohydrate natural products and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Methyl-D-Glucose Diethyl Dithioacetal
CAS No.	3554-76-5
Molecular Formula	C11H24O5S2
Molecular Weight	300.43 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-D-glucose diethyl dithioacetal; D-Glucose, 3-O-methyl-, diethyl dithioacetal; 3-Methyl-D-glucose diethyl dithioacetal; 3-O-Methyl-1,2:5,6-di-O-isopropylidene-α-D-glucofuranose derivative (precursor); D-Glucopyranose, 3-O-methyl-, diethyl dithioacetal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-o-Methyl-D-Glucose Diethyl Dithioacetal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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