Description

.Alpha.-Arabinofuranoside, Methyl 2,3,5-Tris-o-(Trimethylsilyl)- is a key protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a fully silylated methyl arabinofuranoside. This compound is critical for synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry, serving as a versatile and stable building block for the controlled synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and nucleoside analogs. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for advanced glycosylation reactions and the development of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Glycosylation Reagent: A crucial intermediate in the stereoselective synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Nucleoside Analog Synthesis: Used in the preparation of modified nucleosides for antiviral and anticancer drug discovery programs.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Serves as a protected arabinofuranosyl donor for mechanistic studies and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialized agrochemicals and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Bioconjugation: Acts as a precursor for creating chemically defined carbohydrate probes and labels used in biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	.Alpha.-Arabinofuranoside, Methyl 2,3,5-Tris-o-(Trimethylsilyl)-
CAS No.	56271-62-6
Molecular Formula	C16H38O6Si3
Molecular Weight	410.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,3,5-Tri-O-(trimethylsilyl)-α-D-arabinofuranoside; Methyl α-D-arabinofuranoside 2,3,5-tris(trimethylsilyl) ether; 2,3,5-Tri-O-trimethylsilyl-α-D-arabinofuranoside methyl glycoside; α-D-Arabinofuranoside, methyl 2,3,5-tris-O-(trimethylsilyl)-; TMS-Arabinofuranoside Methyl Ether; Methyl α-D-arabinofuranoside per(trimethylsilyl) ether; 1-O-Methyl-2,3,5-tri-O-trimethylsilyl-α-D-arabinofuranose
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Quality Control

Every batch of .Alpha.-Arabinofuranoside, Methyl 2,3,5-Tris-o-(Trimethylsilyl)- undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards of research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by NMR and HPLC), physical characteristics, and other relevant specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC / GC)	≥ 95% (Typical range 95-98%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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