Description

2-o-Benzyl-β-D-Glucopyranose is a protected carbohydrate derivative, specifically a benzyl ether of glucose, serving as a crucial chiral building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a masked hydroxyl group, allowing for selective chemical transformations in complex molecule assembly. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of glycosides, nucleosides, and other bioactive compounds where stereochemical control is paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the production of antiviral agents, antibiotics, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycochemistry Research: Fundamental building block for the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Nucleoside Analogue Synthesis: Used in the preparation of modified nucleosides for potential therapeutic applications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific sugar-based motifs.
• Protecting Group Strategy: The benzyl group serves as a temporary protecting group for hydroxyl functions in multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Utilized in creating probes and inhibitors for studying carbohydrate-processing enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-o-Benzyl-β-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	58719-77-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₆
Molecular Weight	270.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-O-Benzyl-β-D-glucopyranose; 2-O-Benzyl-D-glucopyranose; 2-O-Benzyl-β-D-glucose; 2-Benzyl Ether of β-D-Glucose; β-D-Glucopyranose, 2-O-benzyl-; Benzyl 2-O-β-D-glucopyranoside; 2-O-(Phenylmethyl)-β-D-glucopyranose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-o-Benzyl-β-D-Glucopyranose is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.