Description

2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Benzyl-α-D-Glucopyranose is a key protected monosaccharide derivative, widely used as a crucial chiral building block and synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile, selectively protected glucose scaffold for the controlled synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, carbohydrate chemistry, and the production of advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical starting material for the synthesis of novel glycosidase inhibitors, antiviral agents, and other therapeutic compounds.
• Oligosaccharide Synthesis: Acts as a key glycosyl donor or acceptor in the stepwise construction of complex carbohydrate chains for biological studies.
• Glycoconjugate Production: Used in the preparation of glycopeptides, glycolipids, and other conjugates for vaccine development and diagnostic applications.
• Chemical Biology Research: Employed as a probe or building block in studying carbohydrate-protein interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Material Science: Utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers and surfactants with specific stereochemical properties.
• Process Development: Provides a standardized, high-quality intermediate for scaling up glycosylation reactions in pilot and commercial production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Benzyl-α-D-Glucopyranose
CAS No.	6564-72-3
Molecular Formula	C34H36O6
Molecular Weight	540.65 g/mol
Synonyms	α-D-Glucopyranose, 2,3,4,6-tetrakis-O-(phenylmethyl)-; 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-D-glucopyranose; 2,3,4,6-Tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranose; 1,2,3,4-Tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranose; Tetra-O-benzyl-D-glucose; Tetra-O-benzyl-α-D-glucose; α-Tetra-O-benzylglucose; Glucopyranose tetrabenzyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,6-Tetra-o-Benzyl-α-D-Glucopyranose is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D and production.

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 moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation [α]²⁰D	+20° to +25° (c=1 in CHCl₃)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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