Description

(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-Decoxy-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxane-3,4,5-Triol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined monosaccharide derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its precise stereochemistry makes it an invaluable chiral precursor for the development of nucleoside analogs, carbohydrate-based drugs, and complex natural products. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical chiral starting material for the synthesis of novel antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used as a fundamental building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Glycobiology Studies: Serves as a standard or precursor in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific stereocenters.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the creation of labeled probes and assay components for biomedical diagnostics.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic methodologies in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-Decoxy-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxane-3,4,5-Triol
CAS No.	59947-99-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-D-ribose; 2-Deoxy-D-erythro-pentose; D-2-Deoxyribose; 2-Deoxy-D-ribofuranose; 2-Deoxy-D-ribopyranose; (2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-(Hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4,5-triol; 2-Desoxy-D-ribose
EINECS	261-952-9

Quality Control

Every batch of (2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-Decoxy-6-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxane-3,4,5-Triol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles verified by HPLC, NMR, and optical rotation. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D and cGMP starting material applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (Optical Rotation)	[α]²⁰D: -55° to -60° (c=1 in H₂O)
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (NMR)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Optical Rotation	-56° to -59°

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