Description

Ethyl B-D-Xylopyranoside is a specialized glycoside derivative of xylose, a pentose sugar. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and biochemical tool in advanced organic synthesis and carbohydrate chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on glycoscience, pharmaceutical development, and the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a critical intermediate for probing enzymatic mechanisms and developing novel carbohydrate-based materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs, prodrugs, and other bioactive molecules where a xylose moiety is required.
• Glycobiology Research: Serves as a standard, substrate, or inhibitor in enzymatic studies of glycosidases and glycosyltransferases.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a protected glycosyl donor or acceptor in the stereoselective construction of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Employed in the design and development of diagnostic assays and probes targeting carbohydrate-processing enzymes.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for synthesizing specialty surfactants or biodegradable polymers derived from renewable sugar resources.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl B-D-Xylopyranoside
CAS No.	6743-62-0
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl β-D-Xylopyranoside; β-D-Xylopyranoside, ethyl; Ethyl β-D-xyloside; 1-Ethoxy-β-D-xylopyranose; NSC 401564; Ethyl xyloside (β-D-); B-D-Xylopyranoside, ethyl; Ethyl-D-xylopyranoside
EINECS	229-803-4

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl B-D-Xylopyranoside is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, reporting key parameters such as assay, optical rotation, and impurity profile.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation [α]20/D	-70° to -75° (c=1 in H2O)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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