Description

Pentonic Acid, 3-Deoxy-2,4,5-Tris-o-(Trimethylsilyl)-, Trimethylsilyl Ester is a highly specialized organosilicon derivative of pentonic acid, characterized by its fully silylated structure. This compound is a critical synthetic intermediate and protecting group reagent, valued for its ability to impart volatility and stability to complex organic molecules during chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for nucleoside analogs and carbohydrate-based drugs.
• Protecting Group Reagent: Used extensively in organic synthesis to temporarily mask hydroxyl groups, enabling selective reactions on other functional sites within a molecule.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides where specific sugar or polyol motifs are required.
• Chemical Derivatization for GC/MS: Acts as a derivatization agent to enhance the volatility and detectability of polar, non-volatile compounds like sugars and polyols in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Utilized in the development of specialty silicones and silicon-containing polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable tool for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in carbohydrate and natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Pentonic Acid, 3-Deoxy-2,4,5-Tris-o-(Trimethylsilyl)-, Trimethylsilyl Ester
CAS No.	55521-18-1
Molecular Formula	C17H42O5Si4
Molecular Weight	438.88 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Deoxy-2,4,5-tris-O-(trimethylsilyl)pentonic acid trimethylsilyl ester; Pentonic acid, 3-deoxy-2,4,5-tris-O-(trimethylsilyl)-, trimethylsilyl ester; Fully silylated 3-deoxypentonic acid; TMS ester of 3-deoxy-2,4,5-tris-O-TMS-pentonic acid; Per-O-trimethylsilyl 3-deoxypentono-1,4-lactone derivative (common misnomer); Carbohydrate TMS derivative C17H42O5Si4
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Quality Control

Every batch of Pentonic Acid, 3-Deoxy-2,4,5-Tris-o-(Trimethylsilyl)-, Trimethylsilyl Ester is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential contamination from atmospheric moisture. Store away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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