Description

2-C-Methyl-D-Threitol is a high-purity, chiral polyol derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial chiral building block and ligand for asymmetric catalysis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Chiral Building Block in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/antitumor drug candidates.
• Ligand Precursor for asymmetric catalysis, facilitating enantioselective C-C bond formation and reduction reactions.
• Intermediate for the preparation of complex carbohydrates, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Research Chemical for academic and industrial studies in stereochemistry and synthetic methodology.
• Agrochemical Intermediate for creating chiral active ingredients with improved efficacy and environmental profile.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-C-Methyl-D-Threitol
CAS No.	310887-92-4
Molecular Formula	C5H12O4
Molecular Weight	136.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3S)-1,2,3,4-Butanetetrol, 2-C-methyl-; D-Threitol, 2-C-methyl-; 2-C-Methyl-D-threitol; (2R,3S)-2-C-Methylthreitol; 2-C-Methyl-D-erythritol (stereoisomer); 2-C-Methyltetritol; 2-Methyl-D-threitol
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Quality Control

Our 2-C-Methyl-D-Threitol is manufactured under strict quality management systems 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 adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material suitable for research and development under cGMP guidelines upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]20/D: Specific range provided on COA
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.