Description

.Beta.-D-Gulopyranoside, Methyl is a specific glycoside derivative of the sugar D-gulose. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and research standard in synthetic organic chemistry and carbohydrate research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams and specialty chemical manufacturers for the synthesis of more complex molecules, chiral building blocks, and biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting carbohydrate-based biological pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate, inhibitor, or standard in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Chiral Synthesis: Serves as a starting material or building block for the preparation of enantiomerically pure compounds due to its defined stereochemistry.
• Glycochemistry: Fundamental for the study and synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and other complex carbohydrate structures.
• Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control of related substances.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of fine chemicals, surfactants, or specialty materials with specific sugar-based functionalities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	.Beta.-D-Gulopyranoside, Methyl
CAS No.	51224-39-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O6
Molecular Weight	194.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl β-D-gulopyranoside; Methyl β-D-guloside; β-Methyl-D-gulopyranoside; Methyl D-guloside; 6-Deoxy-β-methyl-D-glucopyranoside; β-D-Gulopyranoside, methyl; Methyl-β-D-gulopyranose; 51224-39-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our .Beta.-D-Gulopyranoside, Methyl is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, optical rotation, and impurity profile are available upon request. We can support development projects requiring material that meets research-grade or higher purity specifications.

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 opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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