Description

D-(+)-Digitoxose is a rare deoxy sugar and a key structural component of cardiac glycosides, such as digitoxin and digoxin. Its precise stereochemistry and high purity are critical for research into carbohydrate chemistry and the development of novel pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical synthesis sectors who require a reliable, high-quality building block for glycosylation studies and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral precursor in the synthesis of cardiac glycosides and other glycosylated bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies involving glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Glycochemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating glycosidic bond formation, stability, and stereoselective synthesis.
• Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development and quality control of related pharmaceutical compounds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialized carbohydrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-(+)-Digitoxose
CAS No.	527-52-6
Molecular Formula	C6H12O4
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Digitoxose; D-Digitoxose; (2R,4S,5S,6R)-6-Methyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,4,5-triol; 6-Deoxy-D-glucose; 2,6-Dideoxy-D-ribo-hexose; D-2,6-Dideoxyribo-hexose; Cardinol
EINECS	208-413-2

Quality Control

Our D-(+)-Digitoxose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]20/D	+46° to +50° (c=1 in water)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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