Description

3,6-Di-o-Benzoyl-D-Glucal is a key protected carbohydrate intermediate, specifically a benzoylated glucal derivative. This compound is essential for its role as a versatile chiral building block in the stereoselective synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the production of glycosidase inhibitors, nucleoside analogs, and other bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors and antiviral/antitumor nucleoside analogs.
• Chiral Pool Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral template for the asymmetric construction of complex natural products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycochemistry Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying glycosylation reactions and developing new carbohydrate-based therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed as a building block for creating novel, biologically active compounds with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Applied in the custom synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific sugar-derived chirality.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Di-o-Benzoyl-D-Glucal
CAS No.	58871-06-0
Molecular Formula	C20H18O6
Molecular Weight	354.35 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Glucal, 3,6-di-O-benzoyl-; 3,6-Di-O-benzoyl-1,5-anhydro-2-deoxy-D-arabino-hex-1-enitol; 1,5-Anhydro-2-deoxy-3,6-di-O-benzoyl-D-arabino-hex-1-enitol; 3,6-Di-O-benzoyl-D-glucal; Benzoylated D-Glucal; Protected D-Glucal Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Di-o-Benzoyl-D-Glucal is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and opened under inert atmosphere when handling is required for sensitive applications.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.