Description

6-Deoxy-3-o-Methyl-D-Glucose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a methylated deoxy sugar that serves as a valuable chiral building block and biochemical research tool. Its modified structure offers unique steric and electronic properties compared to native glucose, making it a critical intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and glycoscience research. This high-purity compound is essential for pharmaceutical R&D, particularly in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, complex carbohydrates, and other bioactive molecules where precise stereochemistry is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Building block for the preparation of modified oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics to study carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Used to create labeled or modified sugars for metabolic pathway studies and enzyme inhibition assays.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex natural products and specialty chemicals requiring specific sugar motifs.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a reference standard and starting material in discovery chemistry programs within biotechnology and life sciences.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Deoxy-3-o-Methyl-D-Glucose
CAS No.	5675-98-9
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-6-deoxy-D-glucose; 6-Deoxy-3-O-methyl-D-glucopyranose; D-3-O-Methyl-6-deoxyglucose; 3-Methyl-6-deoxy-D-glucose; 6-Deoxy-3-methyl-D-glucose; (2R,3S,4R,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)-5-methyloxolane-2,3,4-triol (related tautomeric form)
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Quality Control

We supply 6-Deoxy-3-o-Methyl-D-Glucose in high-purity grades suitable for research and synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Specific range provided on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.