Description

D-Apio-β-D-Furanose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a key building block in carbohydrate chemistry. Its unique furanose structure makes it a valuable chiral intermediate for the synthesis of complex natural products and bioactive compounds. This high-purity sugar derivative is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical sectors developing novel glycosides, nucleosides, and flavor precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral precursor for the synthesis of novel antiviral agents, antibiotics, and other glycosylated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Natural Product Synthesis: Used in the total synthesis of complex natural products containing apiosyl or other rare sugar moieties for research and development.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a starting material for the production of specific glycosidic flavor precursors and aroma compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, glycosylation research, and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Glycoconjugate Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of new glycoconjugates for vaccine development and diagnostic applications.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry and the creation of specialized chemical libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Apio-β-D-Furanose
CAS No.	36465-64-2
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Apio-β-D-furanose; D-Apiofuranose; β-D-Apiofuranose; D-Apiose (furanose form); 3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)-D-erythrofuranose; Apiosyl sugar; (2R,3S,4R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2,3,4-triol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Apio-β-D-Furanose is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical applications, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or production 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 dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. For long-term storage, consider desiccated or inert atmosphere packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.