Description

3,4-Di-o-Acetyl-L-Arabinal is a high-purity, protected sugar derivative and a versatile chiral building block in organic synthesis. This compound is critical for the stereoselective construction of complex molecules, particularly nucleoside analogs and other biologically active compounds. It is an essential intermediate for pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis, serving researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector who require reliable, high-quality chiral precursors.

Application

• Key Chiral Intermediate for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor agents.
• Building Block in carbohydrate chemistry for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycomimetics.
• Precursor for the preparation of L-Arabinose derivatives used in biochemical research.
• Starting Material in medicinal chemistry for developing novel therapeutic candidates.
• Substrate for enzymatic or chemical transformations to access other protected sugar forms.
• Research Chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Di-o-Acetyl-L-Arabinal
CAS No.	3945-18-4
Molecular Formula	C9H12O6
Molecular Weight	216.19 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Arabinal Diacetate; (3R,4R)-3,4-Diacetoxy-2,5-dihydrofuran; 3,4-Di-O-acetyl-2,5-dihydro-2-furaldehyde, (R)-; 1,2-Dideoxy-3,4-di-O-acetyl-L-erythro-pent-1-enitol; 3,4-Di-O-acetyl-L-arabinal; 2,5-Dihydro-3,4-di-O-acetyl-2-furaldehyde, (R)-; L-1,2-Dideoxy-3,4-di-O-acetylpent-1-enitol
EINECS	223-525-9

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Di-o-Acetyl-L-Arabinal is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using a desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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