Description

L-Lyxofuranose (9Ci) is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a key chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable precursor for the development of nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals, and complex natural products. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, biotechnology, and advanced material science, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogs with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the study of carbohydrate metabolism and the enzymatic synthesis of rare sugars.
• Probe & Diagnostic Development: Acts as a starting material for labeled sugars used in metabolic pathway tracing and diagnostic assays.
• Material Science: A potential monomer for synthesizing bio-based polymers and functionalized surfaces with specific stereochemical properties.
• Chemical Biology: Employed in the synthesis of glycomimetics and inhibitors for glycosidases or glycosyltransferases.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Lyxofuranose (9Ci)
CAS No.	34436-17-4
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Lyxofuranose; L-Lyxose, cyclic form; (3R,4S,5R)-Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol; 34436-17-4; L-(-)-Lyxofuranose; L-Lyxose (furanose form); L-Lyxopyranose (tautomer); L-Lyxose cyclic isomer
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Quality Control

Our L-Lyxofuranose (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Specific range provided on COA
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.