Description

Methyl-2-o-Benzoyl-3,5-o-Isopropylidine-D-Xylofuranoside is a key protected sugar intermediate, specifically a derivative of D-xylofuranose, where the 2-hydroxyl group is benzoylated and the 3,5-positions are protected as an isopropylidene acetal. This compound is critical for synthetic chemists as it provides a versatile chiral building block with orthogonal protecting groups, enabling selective deprotection and further functionalization. It is primarily used in the research and development of nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based pharmaceuticals, and complex natural products, serving the needs of pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, and advanced organic synthesis laboratories globally.

Application

• Nucleoside Analog Synthesis: A crucial chiral precursor for the development of modified nucleosides with potential antiviral or anticancer activity.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Serves as a protected intermediate for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that contain sugar moieties.
• Chiral Building Block: Provides a source of defined stereochemistry for the asymmetric synthesis of various bioactive molecules and natural products.
• Glycobiology Studies: Employed in the preparation of probes and standards for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and enzymatic processes.
• Process Development: Used in scaling up synthetic routes for carbohydrate-based compounds from laboratory to pilot plant scale.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl-2-o-Benzoyl-3,5-o-Isopropylidine-D-Xylofuranoside
CAS No.	58365-86-9
Molecular Formula	C16H20O6
Molecular Weight	308.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-O-Methyl-2-O-benzoyl-3,5-O-(1-methylethylidene)-D-xylofuranose; Methyl 2-O-benzoyl-3,5-O-isopropylidene-β-D-xylofuranoside; 3,5-O-Isopropylidene-2-O-benzoyl-1-O-methyl-D-xylofuranose; 2-O-Benzoyl-3,5-O-isopropylidene-1-O-methyl-D-xylofuranose; D-Xylofuranoside, methyl 2-O-benzoyl-3,5-O-(1-methylethylidene)-; Methyl 2-O-benzoyl-3,5-O-isopropylidene-D-xylofuranoside
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl-2-o-Benzoyl-3,5-o-Isopropylidine-D-Xylofuranoside is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high chemical purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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