Description

Methyl 6-Deoxy-β-L-Idopyranoside is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a methyl glycoside of the rare 6-deoxy-L-idose sugar. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and biochemical research tool, valued for its defined stereochemistry and functional group reactivity. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and synthetic chemistry sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to complex carbohydrate synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly nucleoside analogs and complex glycoconjugates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard, substrate, or inhibitor in enzymatic studies related to carbohydrate metabolism and glycosidase activity.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Serves as a fundamental building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and other biologically active glycostructures.
• Process Development: Employed in the research and scale-up of synthetic routes for complex carbohydrate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Academic Research: A valuable reagent for universities and research institutes studying carbohydrate chemistry, stereochemistry, and molecular recognition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Deoxy-β-L-Idopyranoside
CAS No.	34299-65-5
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-Deoxy-β-L-idopyranoside; Methyl β-L-6-Deoxyidopyranoside; 6-Deoxy-β-L-idopyranoside Methyl Ether; β-L-Ido-hexopyranoside, 6-deoxy-, methyl; Methyl 6-deoxy-β-L-idoside; L-Idose, 6-deoxy-, methyl β-pyranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Deoxy-β-L-Idopyranoside is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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