Description

L-Apio-α-D-Furanose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a key building block in carbohydrate chemistry. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in the synthesis of complex natural products and novel glycosides. It is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical chemists and biochemists working on nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based drugs, and advanced material science applications where precise stereochemistry is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral/anticancer drug candidates.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics in academic and industrial R&D.
• Biochemical Studies: Employed in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research involving rare sugars and carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Standards & Reference Materials: Acts as a high-purity analytical standard for chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy in quality control laboratories.
• Material Science: Investigated for the development of bio-based polymers, surfactants, and specialty materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	L-Apio-α-D-Furanose
CAS No.	41546-47-8
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Apio-α-D-furanose; α-D-Apio-L-furanose; Apiofuranose; L-Apio-α-D-furanose; (2R,3S,4R,5S)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentanal (tautomeric form); D-Apio-L-furanose; Rare Sugar Apiofuranose; Apiosyl sugar derivative
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Quality Control

Our L-Apio-α-D-Furanose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for trace impurities, residual solvents, and heavy metals, ensuring compliance with research and pharmaceutical-grade standards.

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 must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	[α]²⁰D: Specific range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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