Description

3-o-Methylxylose is a specialized methylated monosaccharide derivative, serving as a crucial building block and reference standard in advanced carbohydrate chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates, enabling research and development in biologically active compounds. This high-purity chemical is essential for pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, biotechnology companies, and academic institutions focused on glycoscience, glycobiology, and the development of novel therapeutics and diagnostic tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical starting material for the synthesis of novel glycosylated drug candidates and prodrugs.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a standard and precursor in studies of carbohydrate-protein interactions, enzyme mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.
• Oligosaccharide Synthesis: Serves as a protected building block for the chemical and enzymatic assembly of complex, biologically relevant oligosaccharides.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed in HPLC, LC-MS, and NMR for the identification, quantification, and method development of carbohydrate-based compounds.
• Bioconjugate Development: Utilized in the creation of glycoconjugates for vaccine development, targeted drug delivery systems, and diagnostic assays.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a core structure for developing activity-based probes to study glycosyltransferases and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Methylxylose
CAS No.	36414-45-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-D-xylose; 3-O-Methylxylose; D-Xylose, 3-O-methyl-; 3-Methoxy-D-xylose; 3-O-Methylpentose; 3-Methylxylose; 36414-45-6; 3-O-Methyl-D-xylopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 3-o-Methylxylose to meet the exacting standards of research and pharmaceutical development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques, to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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