Description

3,4-o-Isopropylidene-D-Mannitol is a high-purity, chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors where stereochemical control is critical. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), specialty chemicals, and advanced materials.

Application

• Key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and other antiviral or anticancer pharmaceuticals.
• Building block for the preparation of chiral ligands, catalysts, and auxiliaries used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Starting material for the production of specialty sugars, sugar alcohols, and their derivatives for research.
• Intermediate in agrochemical synthesis for creating compounds with specific biological activity.
• Precursor in material science for developing functional polymers and advanced coatings.
• Reagent in carbohydrate chemistry research and the development of diagnostic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-o-Isopropylidene-D-Mannitol
CAS No.	3969-84-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18O6
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2:5,6-Di-O-isopropylidene-D-mannitol; D-Mannitol, 1,2:5,6-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Diacetone-D-mannitol; 1,2:5,6-Di-O-isopropylidenemannitol; D-1,2:5,6-Diisopropylidenemannitol; 1,2:5,6-Di-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-mannitol; Isopropylidene-D-mannitol
EINECS	223-575-8

Quality Control

Our 3,4-o-Isopropylidene-D-Mannitol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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