Description

1,3-2,4-Di(3,4-Dimethylbenzylidene)Xylitol is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of benzylidene-protected sugar alcohols. This high-purity chemical building block is valued for its role in advanced synthetic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials. Its unique structure offers specific reactivity and stereochemical properties critical for sophisticated synthesis pathways.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate or protecting group reagent in the multi-step synthesis of complex pharmaceutical actives.
• In polymer chemistry research for the development of novel, functionalized polymeric materials with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• As a ligand precursor or catalyst component in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• For use in academic and industrial R&D focused on carbohydrate chemistry and the modification of sugar-based molecules.
• In the synthesis of specialty fine chemicals and advanced materials requiring high-purity, structurally-defined intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-2,4-Di(3,4-Dimethylbenzylidene)Xylitol
CAS No.	464178-19-6
Molecular Formula	C23H26O5
Molecular Weight	382.45 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3:2,4-Bis-O-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)methylene]-D-xylitol; 1,3:2,4-Di-O-(3,4-dimethylbenzylidene)-D-xylitol; Di(3,4-dimethylbenzylidene)xylitol; Xylitol bis(3,4-dimethylbenzylidene) acetal; D-Xylitol, 1,3:2,4-bis-O-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)methylene]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-2,4-Di(3,4-Dimethylbenzylidene)Xylitol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.