Description

Methyl 3-Deoxy-β-D-Erythro-Pentopyranoside is a specialized carbohydrate derivative, a methyl glycoside of a deoxy pentose sugar. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Glycochemistry Research: Serves as a key precursor for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Provides a source of chirality for the asymmetric synthesis of natural products and specialty chemicals.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in creating novel sugar-based pesticides or plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Used to prepare labeled compounds or probes for studying carbohydrate metabolism and enzyme mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for specialty surfactants, ligands for catalysis, or advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Deoxy-β-D-Erythro-Pentopyranoside
CAS No.	51785-69-4
Molecular Formula	C6H12O4
Molecular Weight	148.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Deoxy-β-D-erythro-pentofuranoside; Methyl 3-Deoxy-β-D-threo-pentopyranoside (related isomer); 3-Deoxy-β-D-erythro-pentopyranoside methyl ether; β-Methyl 3-deoxypentoside; 3-Deoxy-methyl-β-D-pentopyranoside; 1-O-Methyl-3-deoxy-β-D-erythro-pentofuranose
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Deoxy-β-D-Erythro-Pentopyranoside is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, chiral analysis, and identity confirmation to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% (β-anomer)
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.