Description

D-Glucofuranoside, Ethyl, Tetrapropanoate is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, specifically an ethyl glucofuranoside fully esterified with propanoic acid. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic chemistry, offering a protected sugar scaffold for further functionalization. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and the creation of novel surfactants or specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, prodrugs, and other bioactive molecules requiring a sugar moiety.
• Glycochemistry Research: Acts as a key starting material or protected intermediate for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new, more selective herbicides or plant growth regulators with carbohydrate-based structures.
• Specialty Surfactant Precursor: The hydrophobic propanoate chains make it a candidate for modifying the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) in non-ionic surfactant design.
• Polymer Science: Can be incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create biodegradable or functional polymers with unique properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling or modifying biomolecules to study carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	D-Glucofuranoside, Ethyl, Tetrapropanoate
CAS No.	339094-37-0
Molecular Formula	C17H28O10
Molecular Weight	392.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl D-Glucofuranoside Tetrapropionate; Ethyl Tetra-O-propionyl-α/β-D-glucofuranoside; Tetra-O-propionyl-ethyl-D-glucofuranoside; Ethyl Glucofuranoside Tetrapropanoate; 1-Ethoxy-2,3,5,6-tetra-O-propionyl-D-glucofuranose; D-Glucofuranose, ethyl, tetrapropanoate; Ethyl α/β-D-Glucofuranoside Tetrapropionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of D-Glucofuranoside, Ethyl, Tetrapropanoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and other relevant techniques is supplied with each shipment to guarantee reproducible results and process reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's sensitivity to moisture and potential hydrolysis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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