Description

2-Deoxy-Lyxo-Hexose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a deoxy sugar of significant interest in advanced biochemical research and synthesis. Its unique structural configuration makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceutical compounds and complex carbohydrates. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors who require precise and reliable intermediates for glycoscience applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and for studying carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of rare sugars, glycosidase inhibitors, and other biologically active carbohydrate derivatives.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Employed in the development of labeled probes, metabolic tracers, and diagnostic agents for biomedical research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a high-value intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals and complex natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Deoxy-Lyxo-Hexose
CAS No.	6664-99-9
Molecular Formula	C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Deoxy-L-lyxo-hexose; 2-Deoxy-L-lyxo-hexopyranose; 6-Deoxy-L-galactose; L-2-Deoxylyxo-hexose; 2-Deoxy-L-galactose; L-Fucose (Note: L-Fucose is a common 6-deoxyhexose, verify isomer specificity); Dideoxy sugar derivative; Contact for details on specific isomer availability.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Deoxy-Lyxo-Hexose is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for advanced chemical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

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); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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