Description

Arabinose, 3-o-Methyl- is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a methylated form of the pentose sugar L-arabinose. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and biochemical research tool, valued for its role in synthetic carbohydrate chemistry and metabolic pathway studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for the synthesis of complex glycoconjugates, nucleoside analogs, and as a standard in analytical method development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a substrate, inhibitor, or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Glycochemistry & Glycobiology: Acts as a key chiral precursor for the construction of complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycomimetics.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity reference standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR for method validation and quality control of related compounds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialty building block for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials requiring specific sugar motifs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Arabinose, 3-o-Methyl-
CAS No.	39951-08-1
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-L-arabinose; 3-O-Methylarabinose; 3-Methoxy-L-arabinose; L-Arabinose, 3-methyl ether; 3-O-Methylpentose; (2S,3S,4S)-3-Methoxytetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,4,5-triol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Arabinose, 3-o-Methyl- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, specific optical rotation determination, and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical 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.