Description

1,3,5-Tri-o-Benzoyl-α-D-Arabinofuranose is a key protected sugar intermediate, specifically a fully benzoylated derivative of D-arabinose. This compound is critical for synthetic chemists as it provides a stable, reactive platform for the controlled construction of complex carbohydrate structures and nucleoside analogs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of antiviral agents, nucleotide-based therapeutics, and novel glycosylation methodologies.

Application

• Nucleoside & Nucleotide Synthesis: Serves as a crucial chiral building block for the preparation of modified nucleosides with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a protected arabinofuranosyl donor in glycosylation reactions to synthesize oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting viral infections.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the creation of labeled sugar analogs for studying enzymatic pathways and biological recognition events.
• Process Development & Scale-up: Supplied to process chemistry teams for route scouting and optimization towards commercial-scale production of target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Tri-o-Benzoyl-α-D-Arabinofuranose
CAS No.	314289-48-0
Molecular Formula	C26H22O8
Molecular Weight	462.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Tri-O-benzoyl-α-D-arabinofuranose; α-D-Arabinofuranose 1,3,5-tribenzoate; 1,3,5-Tri-O-benzoyl-α-D-arabinose; Tribenzoyl-D-arabinofuranose; 2,3,5-Tri-O-benzoyl-D-arabinofuranose (common numbering variation); D-Arabinofuranose, 1,3,5-tribenzoate; 314289-48-0; Ara(Bz)3
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Tri-o-Benzoyl-α-D-Arabinofuranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, NMR for structural confirmation, and melting point determination. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or development specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% α-anomer
Melting Point	Specified range provided on COA
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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