Description

3,4-Di-o-Acetyl-L-Fucal is a specialized carbohydrate derivative and a key chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile glycosyl donor for the stereoselective construction of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for the development of novel therapeutics, diagnostic agents, and in advanced carbohydrate chemistry research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and anti-cancer compounds.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a key reagent for the enzymatic or chemical synthesis of structurally defined fucose-containing oligosaccharides and glycoproteins.
• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Serves as a protected glycosyl donor for creating neoglycoconjugates for vaccine development and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the preparation of activity-based probes and metabolic labeling agents to study fucosylation pathways in cells.
• Process Development: Used in scaling up the production of fucose-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Di-o-Acetyl-L-Fucal
CAS No.	54621-94-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₄O₆
Molecular Weight	230.21 g/mol
Synonyms	L-Fucal, 3,4-Di-O-acetyl-; (2R,3S,4S,5R)-3,4-Diacetoxy-5-methyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-carboxaldehyde; 3,4-Di-O-acetyl-2,6-dideoxy-L-arabino-hex-1-enitol; 3,4-Di-O-acetyl-L-fucal; 1,5-Anhydro-2,6-dideoxy-3,4-di-O-acetyl-L-arabino-hex-1-enitol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,4-Di-o-Acetyl-L-Fucal is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical synthesis and high-end research.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when possible. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% (L-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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