Description

α-D-Arabinopyranose (9Ci) is a specific stereoisomer of the pentose sugar arabinose, a fundamental monosaccharide building block. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry. It serves as a critical starting material, chiral synthon, and reference standard for scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Synthesis: Used as a chiral precursor for the development of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Biochemical & Enzymatic Studies: Serves as a substrate or inhibitor for glycosidases, glycosyltransferases, and other carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Glycoconjugate Chemistry: A key building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycolipids.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis in quality control and method development.
• Nutritional & Microbiological Research: Investigated as a carbon source in microbial fermentation studies and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Material Science: Explored as a renewable feedstock for the synthesis of bio-based polymers and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Arabinopyranose (9Ci)
CAS No.	608-45-7
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5
Molecular Weight	150.13 g/mol
Synonyms	α-D-Arabinopyranose; D-Arabinose, α-pyranose form; α-D-Arabinose; (2R,3S,4S,5R)-Oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol; Arabinopyranose; D-(-)-Arabinose (α-form); 9CI
EINECS	210-161-6

Quality Control

Our α-D-Arabinopyranose is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, optical rotation measurement, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-105° to -115° (c=1 in H2O)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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