Description

3-Fluoro-3-Deoxy-D-Glucopyranose is a fluorinated carbohydrate derivative, a key building block in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research. Its value lies in its role as a stable, non-hydrolyzable mimic of glucose, allowing for the study and inhibition of carbohydrate-processing enzymes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for developing glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and metabolic probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors for treating diabetes, viral infections (e.g., influenza, HIV), and lysosomal storage disorders.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a mechanistic probe to study enzyme kinetics and substrate specificity of glucosidases and other carbohydrate-active enzymes.
• Antiviral Drug Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating nucleoside analogues that act as chain terminators or transition-state mimics in viral replication.
• Metabolic Labeling: Can be utilized in metabolic engineering and glycan labeling studies to track carbohydrate incorporation in living systems.
• Glycomics & Diagnostics: Employed in the development of diagnostic tools and arrays for detecting specific carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated for potential use in creating plant growth regulators or herbicides that target plant-specific metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-3-Deoxy-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	31001-26-0
Molecular Formula	C6H11FO5
Molecular Weight	182.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Deoxy-3-fluoro-D-glucopyranose; 3-Fluoro-3-deoxy-D-glucose; 3-FDG; 3-Fluoro-D-glucose; 3-Fluoro-3-deoxyglucose; D-Glucose, 3-deoxy-3-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-3-desoxy-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-3-Deoxy-D-Glucopyranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and specific tests for residual solvents and moisture. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP starting material requirements.

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 inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to maintain stability and prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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