Description

3-o-Methylsulfonyl-D-Glucopyranose is a key monosaccharide derivative featuring a methylsulfonyl (mesyl) group at the 3-position, serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic and medicinal chemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a protected and activated building block, enabling precise chemical modifications that are difficult to achieve with the parent sugar. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of glycosidase inhibitors, complex carbohydrate synthesis, and novel glycoconjugates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block for the synthesis of glycosidase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents targeting carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in the study of glycosylation reactions and the preparation of structurally defined oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a precursor for labeled sugars or activity-based probes to study enzyme mechanisms and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Acts as a protected and activated intermediate for regioselective functionalization and further derivatization of the glucopyranose scaffold.
• Agrochemical Development: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of novel, sugar-based bioactive compounds for crop protection.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Methylsulfonyl-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	40631-95-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O8S
Molecular Weight	258.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Mesyl-D-glucopyranose; D-Glucose, 3-O-(methylsulfonyl)-; Methyl 3-O-methylsulfonyl-D-glucopyranoside (related derivative); 3-O-(Methylsulfonyl)-D-glucopyranose; 3-Mesyl-D-glucose; 40631-95-6; 3-OMS-Glucose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-o-Methylsulfonyl-D-Glucopyranose is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed in a desiccated environment to maintain product integrity. For long-term storage, consider using desiccant packs or storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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