Description

L-Apio-β-D-Furanose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a key building block in carbohydrate chemistry. Its unique furanose structure makes it a valuable chiral synthon and intermediate for the synthesis of complex natural products and bioactive compounds. This high-purity sugar derivative is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, fine chemical synthesis, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics for biological studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Biochemical Tool: Employed in enzymatic studies and as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Material Science: Potential use in developing biodegradable polymers, surfactants, or functional materials derived from renewable sugar resources.
• Standards and Reference Material: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Apio-β-D-Furanose
CAS No.	41546-46-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Apio-β-D-furanose; β-D-Apio-L-furanose; L-(-)-Apio-β-D-furanose; Apiofuranose; D-Apio-L-furanose; 3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)-D-glycero-tetrofuranose; 3-C-(Hydroxymethyl)-D-glycero-tetrose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our L-Apio-β-D-Furanose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with lot-specific data is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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