Description

Methyl 3,4-o-Isopropylidene-β-L-Erythro-Pentopyranosid-2-Ulose CAS NO 4096-62-2 is a sophisticated carbohydrate derivative and a key chiral building block in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its locked conformation and functional groups, which enable precise stereochemical control in complex molecular construction. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules where specific sugar scaffolds are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogs for antiviral and anticancer research.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a protected sugar synthon for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of labeled sugars or inhibitors to study carbohydrate-processing enzymes and pathways.
• Process Chemistry Development: Acts as a starting material for scaling up the production of specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,4-o-Isopropylidene-β-L-Erythro-Pentopyranosid-2-Ulose
CAS No.	4096-62-2
Molecular Formula	C10H16O5
Molecular Weight	216.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3,4-O-Isopropylidene-β-L-erythro-pentopyranosid-2-ulose; Methyl 3,4-O-(1-Methylethylidene)-β-L-erythro-pentopyranosid-2-ulose; 2-Keto-methyl-3,4-O-isopropylidene-β-L-erythro-pentopyranoside; 4096-62-2; β-L-erythro-Pentopyranosid-2-ulose, methyl 3,4-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Methyl 3,4-O-isopropylidene-β-L-threo-pentopyranosid-2-ulose (common alternate naming)
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,4-o-Isopropylidene-β-L-Erythro-Pentopyranosid-2-Ulose is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, NMR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP starting material requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent decomposition. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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