Description

.Beta.-D-Glucofuranose, Pentaacetate is a high-purity, fully acetylated derivative of glucose, serving as a critical chiral building block and synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in stereoselective synthesis, providing a protected sugar scaffold essential for constructing complex bioactive molecules. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in glycosylation reactions and the development of novel therapeutics and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycosylation Reagent: Used in the stereocontrolled synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and complex natural products.
• Chemical Research: Valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and carbohydrate chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty surfactants, flavors, and fragrances derived from sugar chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Starting material for developing novel, sugar-based plant growth regulators or environmentally benign pesticides.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Used to create labeled or modified sugars for studying enzymatic pathways and biological recognition processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	.Beta.-D-Glucofuranose, Pentaacetate
CAS No.	40031-23-0
Molecular Formula	C16H22O11
Molecular Weight	390.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,5,6-Penta-O-acetyl-β-D-glucofuranose; β-D-Glucofuranose pentaacetate; Penta-O-acetyl-β-D-glucofuranose; 1,2,3,5,6-Pentaacetyl-β-D-glucofuranose; β-D-Glucofuranose pentacetate; Acetylated β-D-Glucose; β-D-Glucose pentaacetate
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Quality Control

Our .Beta.-D-Glucofuranose, Pentaacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent hydrolysis of the acetyl groups.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specified range
Specific Rotation	Specified range
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.