Description

D-Apio-β-L-Furanose is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key chiral building block in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of complex natural products, nucleoside analogs, and other biologically active molecules. It is primarily needed by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in carbohydrate chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside-based drugs and antiviral agents.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a standard or starting material in studies of glycosylation, sugar metabolism, and enzyme mechanisms.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids for biological studies.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Employed in the design and production of enzyme inhibitors, receptor ligands, and fluorescent probes targeting carbohydrate-processing systems.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A key intermediate in the total synthesis of apiosyl-containing natural products and other specialized plant metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Apio-β-L-Furanose
CAS No.	30912-14-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Apio-β-L-furanose; D-Apiose (β-L-furanose form); 3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)-D-glycero-tetrofuranose; D-Apiofuranose; Apio-β-L-furanose; D-erythro-3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)pentofuranose; 3-C-Hydroxymethyl-D-erythro-pentofuranose; D-Apio-β-L-furanopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Apio-β-L-Furanose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and development applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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