Description

Levoglucosenone is a versatile and valuable chiral building block derived from cellulose, offering a sustainable platform for green chemistry. Its unique bicyclic structure makes it a key intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking efficient routes to chiral targets.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral drugs, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers with defined stereochemistry.
• Green Chemistry & Sustainable Feedstocks: A prime example of a bio-based platform chemical for developing environmentally friendly synthetic pathways.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Design: Utilized in the development of novel chiral catalysts and ligands for stereoselective transformations.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating libraries of chiral compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Levoglucosenone
CAS No.	37112-31-5
Molecular Formula	C6H6O3
Molecular Weight	126.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Anhydro-3,4-dideoxy-β-D-*glycero*-hex-3-enopyranos-2-ulose; (1S,5R)-6,8-Dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-2-en-4-one; LGO; Levoglucosen-2-one; Cellulose-derived enone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Levoglucosenone 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 purity, identity, and impurity profiles, verified by techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. We adhere to relevant industry standards to meet the rigorous demands of research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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