Description

6-Deoxyglucitol is a versatile sugar alcohol derivative with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. Its unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for producing pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food ingredient sectors for its role in developing novel compounds and formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for nucleoside analogs and other therapeutic agents.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard, reagent, or substrate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and glycobiology research.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Functions as a humectant and moisturizing agent in high-end skincare and cosmetic formulations due to its hygroscopic properties.
• Food Science: Investigated as a low-calorie sweetener or texturizing agent in specialized food product development.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the production of surfactants, emulsifiers, and other specialty chemicals.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity reference standard in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC) for quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Deoxyglucitol
CAS No.	5624-40-8
Molecular Formula	C6H14O5
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Glucitol, 6-deoxy-; 6-Deoxy-D-glucitol; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-Methylhexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol; D-(-)-Fucitol; 6-Deoxysorbitol; D-Fucitol; (2R,3R,4R,5S)-6-Methylhexanepentol; L-Galactitol (stereoisomer reference)
EINECS	227-062-3

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Deoxyglucitol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality protocols are designed to support compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Specific Rotation	-14° to -16° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.