Description

D-Altrose, Diethyl Dithioacetal is a specialized carbohydrate derivative where the aldehyde group of D-altrose is protected as a diethyl dithioacetal. This chemical modification enhances stability and provides a versatile chiral building block for synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive compounds where precise stereochemistry is critical.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material or intermediate for the production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly nucleoside analogs and antiviral agents.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in academic and industrial research laboratories to study carbohydrate reactivity and to synthesize complex oligosaccharides or glycomimetics.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require specific sugar-derived chiral centers.
• Process Development & Scale-Up: Acts as a reference standard or a critical raw material during the optimization and scaling of synthetic routes from lab to pilot plant.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Altrose, Diethyl Dithioacetal
CAS No.	4258-05-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₂O₅S₂
Molecular Weight	286.41 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Altrose Diethyl Dithioacetal; D-Altrose Diethyl Mercaptal; 1,1-Diethylthio-D-altrose; Altrose Diethyl Dithioacetal; D-Altrose Diethyl Dithioacetal Hydrate; D-Altrose Diethyl Dithioacetal Monohydrate; D-Altrose Diethyl Dithioacetal (Hydrate); D-Altrose Diethyl Dithioacetal, Monohydrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Altrose, Diethyl Dithioacetal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) and purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical synthetic work.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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